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Columbiana, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Shelby County County
Columbiana, AL
At a Glance
How Columbiana Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Columbiana's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Columbiana a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Columbiana residents earn a median household income of $68,125 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,761. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,251 business establishments, including 436 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Columbiana is $237,800 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $300,284. Median rent is $890/month, with 27.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Columbiana reports 89 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,835/100K.
Education
16.1% of adults in Columbiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 82.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Columbiana has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.