Columbia, MO

Living in Columbia

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Bikeability 52
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Walkability 57
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Commute 95
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Public Transit 38
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Affordability 75
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Public Safety 48
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Airports 31
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Hospitals 53
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Colleges 23
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Schools 29
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Residents

121k Population +17k (2010–19)
28  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
52% College-Educated
52% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years44%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian6%
Black11%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate18%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree25%

Households

Family household52%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone15%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
71% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector64%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$192k Median Home Value +$27k (2010–19)
34% Built 2000 or Later
$712 Median Monthly Rent +$120 (2010–19)
44% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached51%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity40%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas57%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Columbia

United States45
Missouri53
Columbia Metro Area42
Boone County46

Property Crime in Columbia

United States48
Missouri54
Columbia Metro Area52
Boone County55

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (53%)(43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump38%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 2 5
Feb 34 2 4
Mar 44 3 2
Apr 55 4 0
May 64 5 0
Jun 73 5 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 76 4 0
Sep 68 4 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 44 3 1
Dec 32 2 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Columbia

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding46
Tornado17
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Columbia, MO

Private Schools

Private Schools near Columbia, MO

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Colleges

Colleges near Columbia, MO

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Stephens College
1 miles, NE
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Columbia College
1 miles, N
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Westminster College
21 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Columbia, MO

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Boone Hospital Center
1 miles, NE
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Fulton State Hospital
22 miles, E

Airports

Airports near Columbia, MO

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