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Columbia, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Tyrrell County County
Columbia, NC
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 $21,118 , which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,795. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% 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 $160,106. 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.
Safety & Crime
Columbia reports 641 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,932/100K.
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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.