Columbia, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
127,200
Population
1,883/sq mi density
$64,488
Median Income
$37,359 per capita
$268,300
Home Value
$324,526 Zillow
$1,067
Median Rent
31.4% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
351
Violent Crime/100K
2,358 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$64,488 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$268,300 home value, $1,067/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
351 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Columbia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The area receives 17.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Area | 67.6 sq mi (175.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,883/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9517°N, 92.3341°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Columbia Regional (COU) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
Columbia has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and December the driest (2.2").