Columbia, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Caldwell Parish County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
337
Population
443/sq mi density
$50,000
Median Income
$26,387 per capita
$113,100
Home Value
$135,454 Zillow
$778
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,100 home value, $778/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Columbia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 109 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 443/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.1021°N, 92.0764°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Caldwell Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Monroe Regional (MLU) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 10.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 55.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 5.8 in |
Columbia has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.2") and September the driest (3.6").