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Columbia, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Richland County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
138,019
Population
997/sq mi density
$55,653
Median Income
$38,087 per capita
$243,500
Home Value
$226,769 Zillow
$1,158
Median Rent
34.5% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
775
Violent Crime/100K
5,252 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$55,653 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$243,500 home value, $1,158/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
775 violent crimes/100K (104% above avg)
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Columbia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.5°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Area | 132.2 sq mi (342.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 997/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0405°N, 80.9061°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Richland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hartsville Regional (HVS) 51 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0415 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 5.9 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.17 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.13 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
Columbia has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 47°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and April the driest (2.8").