Columbia, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Maury County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
43,971
Population
1,205/sq mi density
$61,204
Median Income
$31,104 per capita
$261,700
Home Value
$371,690 Zillow
$1,092
Median Rent
29.1% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
573
Violent Crime/100K
1,910 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$61,204 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$261,700 home value, $1,092/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
573 violent crimes/100K (51% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Columbia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Area | 31.6 sq mi (81.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,205/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6238°N, 87.0425°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Maury County County |
| Nearest Airport | Maury County Regional (MRC) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 82.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
Columbia has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and October the driest (3.8").