Columbia County, NY
Living in Columbia County
Bikeability47
Walkability57
Commute49
Public Transit47
Affordability49
Public Safety89
Airports29
Hospitals20
Colleges96
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools56
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
60kPopulation-2.9k (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
33%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black4%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate30%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$67kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector60%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$234kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$786Median Monthly Rent+$177 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier31%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene50%
LP gas13%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas12%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Columbia County
United States45
New York39
Property Crime in Columbia County
United States48
New York28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump45%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 3 | 14 |
| Feb | 25 | 3 | 10 |
| Mar | 33 | 4 | 8 |
| Apr | 45 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 28 | 4 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Columbia County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding63
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Columbia County, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Columbia County, NY
Hawthorne Valley School
2 miles, NE
The Liberi School
8 miles, SW
Great Barrington Rudolf Steiner School
12 miles, E
Berkshire Meadows
13 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Columbia County, NY
Hospitals
Hospitals near Columbia County, NY
Columbia Memorial Hospital
8 miles, W
Fairview Hospital
14 miles, E
Berkshire Medical Center
24 miles, NE
Northern Dutchess Hospital
26 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Columbia County, NY
Albany International Airport
36 miles, N
Bradley International Airport
53 miles, SE
New York Stewart International Airport
57 miles, SW
Tweed-New Haven Airport
78 miles, SE