Columbia, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Tyrrell County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
674
Population
548/sq mi density
$21,118
Median Income
$15,795 per capita
$120,700
Home Value
$165,487 Zillow
$573
Median Rent
43.6% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$21,118 median income, 6.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$120,700 home value, $573/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Columbia enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.8°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 548/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9234°N, 76.2405°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Tyrrell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeastern Regional (EDE) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in |
Columbia has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.6") and April the driest (3.5").