At a Glance
Median Income
$36,071
$28,681 per capita
Home Value
$176,100
Zillow: $313,959
Violent Crime
233/100K
2,687/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
23.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr
How New Columbus Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Columbus's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Columbus a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Columbus residents earn a median household income of $36,071 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,681. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,571 business establishments, including 170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Columbus is $176,100 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $313,959. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
New Columbus reports 233 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,687/100K.
Education
12.9% of adults in New Columbus hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Columbus has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population273
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density88/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$36,071
Per Capita$28,681
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty23.1%
County GDP$3,276M
Avg Weekly Wage$972
Housing
B+
Home Value$176,100
Rent
Ownership88.8%
Zillow$313,959
Housing Units107
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent233/100K
Property2,687/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,535/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation917 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute41 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
New Columbus was founded in 1859.
The median home in New Columbus was built in 1970.
35.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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