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Columbia, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Brown County County
Columbia, SD
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 $59,038 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,579. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,522 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Columbia is $121,900 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,161. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Columbia reports 282 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,976/100K.
Education
18.6% of adults in Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Columbia has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.