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Columbia, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Marion County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,804
Population
520/sq mi density
$34,328
Median Income
$17,213 per capita
$112,100
Home Value
$129,283 Zillow
$656
Median Rent
31.7% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
261
Violent Crime/100K
5,758 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$34,328 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$112,100 home value, $656/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
261 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Columbia enjoys a temperate climate with 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.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.5°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 163 ft (50 m) |
| Area | 6.8 sq mi (17.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 520/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.2569°N, 89.8254°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Marion County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (PIB) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 6.5 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 5.9 in |
Columbia has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.6").