At a Glance
Median Income
$59,038
$30,579 per capita
Home Value
$121,900
Zillow: $236,161
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
14.0% 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?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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.
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 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
Data Overview
People
Population170
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density112/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$59,038
Per Capita$30,579
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,155M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,047
Housing
A+
Home Value$121,900
Rent
Ownership89.2%
Zillow$236,161
Housing Units79
Rent Burden17.8%
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,876/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain21.8 in/yr
AQI24 (Good)
Elevation1,300 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute22 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Columbia was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Aberdeen Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
3.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.