West Columbia, SC

Living in West Columbia

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Bikeability 7
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Walkability 15
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Commute 87
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Public Transit 10
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Affordability 88
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Public Safety 38
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Airports 40
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Hospitals 43
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Colleges 4
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Schools 17
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Residents

18k Population +3k (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +6 (2010–19)
32% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
45% Family Households -9% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black18%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate27%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household45%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone14%

Economy

$47k Median Household Income +$4.8k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty
20  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office23%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$143k Median Home Value +$11k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$649 Median Monthly Rent +$137 (2010–19)
50% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196922%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity64%
LP gas1%
Utility gas35%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in West Columbia

United States45
South Carolina43
Columbia Metro Area63
Lexington County40

Property Crime in West Columbia

United States48
South Carolina52
Columbia Metro Area72
Lexington County44

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (31%)(66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump62%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 45 4 1
Feb 49 4 0
Mar 56 4 0
Apr 64 3 0
May 72 3 0
Jun 79 5 0
Jul 82 5 0
Aug 81 5 0
Sep 75 4 0
Oct 64 3 0
Nov 55 3 0
Dec 47 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Columbia

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding73
Tornado17
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near West Columbia, SC

Private Schools

Private Schools near West Columbia, SC

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Glenforest School
1 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near West Columbia, SC

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Allen University
5 miles, E
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Benedict College
5 miles, E
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Columbia College
6 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near West Columbia, SC

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Airports

Airports near West Columbia, SC

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