Columbus County, NC

Living in Columbus County

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Bikeability 7
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Walkability 10
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Commute 45
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 91
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 17
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Hospitals 51
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Colleges 14
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Schools 22
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Residents

56k Population -788 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
66% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black30%
Caucasian59%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American3%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school17%
High school graduate36%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$38k Median Household Income +$2.2k (2010–19)
78% Above Poverty
29  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$89k Median Home Value -$100 (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$442 Median Monthly Rent +$95 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home30%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity70%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas23%
Utility gas2%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Columbus County

United States45
North Carolina20

Property Crime in Columbus County

United States48
North Carolina30

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump60%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 44 4 1
Feb 47 3 0
Mar 54 4 0
Apr 62 3 0
May 69 4 0
Jun 77 5 0
Jul 80 6 0
Aug 79 7 0
Sep 73 6 0
Oct 63 3 0
Nov 54 3 0
Dec 46 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Columbus County

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding58
Tornado27
Coastal Flooding9
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Columbus County, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Columbus County, NC

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Grace Christian School
18 miles, SW
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West Christian Academy
25 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Columbus County, NC

Hospitals

Hospitals near Columbus County, NC

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McLeod Loris Hospital
20 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Columbus County, NC

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