Columbia, AL

Living in Columbia

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Bikeability 23
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Walkability 62
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Commute 50
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Public Transit 25
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 63
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Airports 4
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Hospitals 43
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Colleges 11
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Schools 53
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Residents

678 Population -116 (2010–19)
58  y Median Age +11 (2010–19)
15% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
56% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years13%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years37%
75 years and over17%

Diversity

Black12%
Caucasian79%
Multiracial6%
Other2%

Education

Less than high school20%
High school graduate31%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$35k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
79% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector70%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office22%
Service22%

Commute

Car, truck, or van87%
Walked6%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$67k Median Home Value +$2.2k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$420 Median Monthly Rent +$200 (2010–19)
57% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home14%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier21%

Home Value

Less than $50K27%
$50K to $99K47%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%

House Heating Type

Electricity88%
LP gas9%
Utility gas2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Columbia

United States45
Alabama48
Dothan Metro Area53
Houston County58

Property Crime in Columbia

United States48
Alabama52
Dothan Metro Area45
Houston County51

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (23%)(75%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump80%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 49 5 0
Feb 53 5 0
Mar 59 6 0
Apr 65 4 0
May 74 3 0
Jun 79 5 0
Jul 81 6 0
Aug 81 5 0
Sep 76 4 0
Oct 67 3 0
Nov 59 4 0
Dec 51 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Columbia

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding38
Tornado47
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Columbia, AL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Columbia, AL

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New Day Academy
17 miles, W
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Houston Academy
20 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Columbia, AL

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Troy University
61 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Columbia, AL

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Flowers Hospital
21 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Columbia, AL

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