Columbiana, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Shelby County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,640 Population 257/sq mi density
$68,125 Median Income $28,761 per capita
$237,800 Home Value $304,141 Zillow
$890 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
142 Violent Crime/100K 1,038 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$68,125 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$237,800 home value, $890/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
142 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Columbiana, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,125
9% below
$28,761 per capita
Home Value
$237,800
16% below
Zillow: $304,141
Median Rent
$890/mo
23% below
27.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
142/100K
63% below
1,038/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
52% below
82.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
12% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

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)

Income
91%
Home Value
84%
Rent
77%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
142%
Crime
37%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Columbiana a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 5.1% (42% above 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 $304,141. 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 142 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,038/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population4,640
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density257/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$68,125
Per Capita$28,761
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$17,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,284

Housing

A+
Home Value$237,800
Rent$890
Ownership63.4%
Zillow$304,141
Housing Units1,668
Rent Burden27.3%

Crime

F
Violent142/100K
Property1,038/100K

Health

Obesity35.8%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,795/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain56.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation593 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+82.4%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute32 min
Broadband83.8%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Columbiana was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.