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Columbus, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Polk County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,166
Population
310/sq mi density
$56,083
Median Income
$28,139 per capita
$210,100
Home Value
$335,414 Zillow
$1,002
Median Rent
27.4% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
101
Violent Crime/100K
4,724 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$56,083 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$210,100 home value, $1,002/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
101 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Columbus enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.4 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,078 ft (329 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 310/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2512°N, 82.2098°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Polk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Asheville Regional (AVL) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 4.3 in |
Columbus has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and April the driest (4.0").