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Columbia, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Marion County County
Columbia, MS
At a Glance
How Columbia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Columbia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Columbia a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Columbia residents earn a median household income of $34,328 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,213. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 604 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Columbia is $112,100 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,283. Median rent is $656/month, with 31.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Columbia reports 261 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,758/100K.
Education
12.7% of adults in Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 76.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Columbia has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.