Columbia, IL

Living in Columbia

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 3
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Commute 47
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Public Transit 5
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Affordability 41
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Public Safety 96
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Airports 38
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Hospitals 34
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Colleges 68
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Schools 62
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Residents

11k Population +1.3k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
49% College-Educated +19% (2010–19)
74% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian2%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate17%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree18%

Households

Family household74%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$99k Median Household Income +$26k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more15%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector69%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts54%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service14%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$217k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
27% Built 2000 or Later
$734 Median Monthly Rent +$90 (2010–19)
80% Owner-Occupied +7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20139%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier11%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity37%
LP gas4%
Utility gas59%

Crime

Violent Crime in Columbia

United States45
Illinois50
St. Louis Metro Area57
Monroe County5

Property Crime in Columbia

United States48
Illinois43
St. Louis Metro Area54
Monroe County5

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (36%)(60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump62%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 3 4
Feb 36 2 4
Mar 46 3 1
Apr 56 4 0
May 66 5 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 77 3 0
Sep 69 4 0
Oct 58 3 0
Nov 46 4 1
Dec 34 3 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Columbia

Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding62
Tornado35
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Columbia, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Columbia, IL

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Immaculate Conception
2 miles, SE
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Gibault Catholic
2 miles, SE
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Cornerstone Academy
5 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Columbia, IL

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Webster University
11 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Columbia, IL

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St Alexius Hospital
9 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near Columbia, IL

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