At a Glance
Median Income
$21,118
$15,795 per capita
Home Value
$120,700
Zillow: $165,487
Median Rent
$573/mo
43.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
77.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
38.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.3%
17.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Columbia a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Columbia residents earn a median household income of $21,118 , which is 72% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,795. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 38.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 98 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Columbia is $120,700 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,487. Median rent is $573/month, with 43.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
16.1% of adults in Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
77.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Columbia has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population674
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density548/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born16.9%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
D
Median Income$21,118
Per Capita$15,795
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty38.1%
County GDP$126M
Avg Weekly Wage$847
Housing
B
Home Value$120,700
Rent$573
Ownership41.5%
Zillow$165,487
Housing Units369
Rent Burden43.6%
Health
Obesity43.3%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,473/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain55.3 in/yr
Elevation3 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+77.4%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute35 min
Broadband65.5%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Columbia was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Northeastern Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
16.9% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.