Columbia County, WI

Living in Columbia County

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 22
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Commute 46
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 64
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 31
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Hospitals 87
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Colleges 58
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Schools 37
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Residents

57k Population +783 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
23% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
66% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate34%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$68k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$193k Median Home Value +$15k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$683 Median Monthly Rent +$93 (2010–19)
67% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier24%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas19%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas55%
Wood6%

Crime

Violent Crime in Columbia County

United States45
Wisconsin35

Property Crime in Columbia County

United States48
Wisconsin37

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (51%)(45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump48%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 18 1 11
Feb 22 1 9
Mar 33 2 6
Apr 46 3 2
May 57 4 0
Jun 67 5 0
Jul 71 4 0
Aug 69 4 0
Sep 61 4 0
Oct 49 3 0
Nov 36 2 3
Dec 22 2 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Columbia County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding36
Tornado20
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Columbia County, WI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Columbia County, WI

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St Mary School
8 miles, NW
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Hillside Amish School
9 miles, NE
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Meadow View School
9 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Columbia County, WI

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Edgewood College
29 miles, S
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Ripon College
35 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Columbia County, WI

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Airports

Airports near Columbia County, WI

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