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West Columbia, TX

Texas · Brazoria County · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands Metro

West Columbia is a small town in Texas with a population of 3,631. Residents earn $41,985 per year, which is 44% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,631 Population 1,391/sq mi density
$41,985 Median Income $29,141 per capita
$138,200 Home Value $259,304 Zillow
$1,011 Median Rent 32.1% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature 314 sunny days/yr
283 Violent Crime/100K 1,649 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$41,985 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$138,200 home value, $1,011/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
283 violent crimes/100K (25% below avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Historic Markers Near West Columbia, TX

22 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near West Columbia, TX.

Name Description
Mary Eveline McKenzie Bell (October 16, 1799 - May 30, 1856). Marker can be reached from East Jackson Street east of South 16th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Josiah H. Bell Marker can be reached from East Jackson Street east of South 16th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Charlie Brown Marker is at the intersection of West Brazos Street (State Highway 35) and Brown Street, on the left when traveling west on West Brazos Street.
Byrd Lockhart Marker can be reached from East Jackson Street east of South 16th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Columbia - The First Capital of The Republic of Texas Marker is on East Brazos Avenue west of North 16th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Columbia Rosenwald School Marker can be reached from S. Broad St. close to E. Clay St..
Samuel Tubbs Angier, M.D. Marker can be reached from East Jackson Street south of South 16th Street, on the left when traveling east.
St. John's Lodge No. 5, A.F. & A.M. Marker is on Jackson Street, on the right when traveling east.
Phillips Family Cemetery Marker is at the intersection of Farm to Market Road 1301 and County Route 376, on the right when traveling south on Road 1301.
Columbia United Methodist Church Marker is on South 16th Street, 0.1 miles north of East Jackson Street, on the right when traveling north.
Near Site of First Capitol of the Republic of Texas Marker can be reached from the intersection of North 14th Street and Hamilton Street.
W. H. Abrams Well No. 1 Marker is on State Highway 36, ½ mile south of County Road 4, on the right when traveling north.
George Rounds (1805-1855). Marker can be reached from East Jackson Street east of South 16th Street, on the right when traveling east.
John Adriance (November 10, 1816 - December 7, 1903). Marker can be reached from East Jackson Street south of South 16th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Old Columbia Cemetery Marker is on E. Jackson St., 0.8 miles east of S. 17th, on the right when traveling east.
Columbia Marker is at the intersection of South 17th Street (State Highway 35) and East Bernard Street, on the right when traveling north on South 17th Street.
The "Varner", 1835. Marker can be reached from Val Verde Court east of Hogg Ranch Road, on the right when traveling east. <font color=red> Reported missing.</font>
Home of George B. McKinstry 1802 - 1837. Marker can be reached from Oil Field Road (County Route 467) ½ mile east of Texas Highway 36W, on the right when traveling east.
John S. D. Byrom Marker can be reached from East Jackson Street east of South 16th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Nathaniel C. Hazen Marker can be reached from East Jackson Street east of South 16th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Site of the Home of Josiah Hughes Bell 1791 - 1838. Marker can be reached from South Columbia Drive (State Highway 36) north of Reid Road, on the right when traveling north.
Thaddus Constantine Bell Marker can be reached from East Jackson Street east of South 16th Street, on the right when traveling east.
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