Columbia County, GA

Living in Columbia County

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 2
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Commute 48
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 54
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Public Safety 95
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Airports 40
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Hospitals 38
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Colleges 31
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Schools 64
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Residents

151k Population +33k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age
36% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
74% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black17%
Caucasian69%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate24%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household74%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$82k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more9%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Military3%
Sales and office21%
Service15%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$203k Median Home Value +$35k (2010–19)
42% Built 2000 or Later
$963 Median Monthly Rent +$317 (2010–19)
65% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later9%
Built 2010 to 201310%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity63%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas34%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Columbia County

United States45
Georgia43

Property Crime in Columbia County

United States48
Georgia59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (26%)(71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump67%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 44 4 0
Feb 48 4 0
Mar 55 4 0
Apr 62 3 0
May 71 3 0
Jun 78 4 0
Jul 81 5 0
Aug 80 4 0
Sep 74 3 0
Oct 64 3 0
Nov 55 3 0
Dec 46 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Columbia County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding34
Tornado17
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Columbia County, GA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Columbia County, GA

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Academics Plus
8 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Columbia County, GA

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Paine College
16 miles, E
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Augusta University
16 miles, E
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Lander University
45 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Columbia County, GA

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Doctors Hospital
10 miles, SE
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AU Medical Center
16 miles, E

Airports

Airports near Columbia County, GA

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