At a Glance
Violent Crime
187/100K
3,427/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
305 sunny days/yr
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
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Columbia reports 187 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,427/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Columbia has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population38
Median Age68.4 yrs
Density271/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans38.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$45,355
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,259M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$323,215
Housing Units10
Rent Burden22.6%
Crime
F
Violent187/100K
Property3,427/100K
Health
Obesity42.6%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death6,850/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain43.7 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation190 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Broadband12.0%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Richmond International (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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