Columbia, MS

Living in Columbia

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 6
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Commute 48
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 81
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Airports 22
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Hospitals 9
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Colleges 11
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Schools 33
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Residents

6k Population -581 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
56% Family Households -12% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black49%
Caucasian48%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school20%
High school graduate37%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$27k Median Household Income -$5.1k (2010–19)
67% Above Poverty -10% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K44%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector82%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office21%
Service20%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$84k Median Home Value -$800 (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$454 Median Monthly Rent +$80 (2010–19)
50% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197928%
Built 1960 to 196922%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier9%

Home Value

Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K51%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity60%
LP gas4%
Utility gas34%

Crime

Violent Crime in Columbia

United States45
Mississippi57
Marion County20

Property Crime in Columbia

United States48
Mississippi57
Marion County23

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (36%)(62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump63%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 48 6 0
Feb 51 6 0
Mar 58 6 0
Apr 65 5 0
May 73 5 0
Jun 79 5 0
Jul 81 6 0
Aug 81 5 0
Sep 76 4 0
Oct 66 4 0
Nov 57 5 0
Dec 50 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Columbia

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding38
Tornado34
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Columbia, MS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Columbia, MS

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Columbia Academy
3 miles, E
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Benedict Day School
21 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Columbia, MS

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Columbia, MS

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Airports

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