At a Glance
Median Income
$41,985
$29,141 per capita
Home Value
$138,200
Zillow: $259,304
Median Rent
$1,011/mo
32.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
283/100K
1,649/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
314 sunny days/yr
How West Columbia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Columbia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Columbia a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Columbia residents earn a median household income of $41,985 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,141. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,858 business establishments, including 727 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Columbia is $138,200 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,304. Median rent is $1,011/month, with 32.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
West Columbia reports 283 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,649/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.6% of adults in West Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Columbia has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population3,631
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density1,391/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$41,985
Per Capita$29,141
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$23,376M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,312
Housing
A+
Home Value$138,200
Rent$1,011
Ownership63.5%
Zillow$259,304
Housing Units1,493
Rent Burden32.1%
Crime
F
Violent283/100K
Property1,649/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault155/100K
Burglary283/100K
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain50.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation46 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+83.8%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in West Columbia was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Texas Gulf Coast Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 727 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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