Columbia County, OR
Living in Columbia County
Bikeability15
Walkability27
Commute19
Public Transit15
Affordability57
Public Safety86
Airports89
Hospitals89
Colleges42
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools37
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
51kPopulation+2.4k (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate34%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$62kMedian Household Income+$7.1k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
36 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office21%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$265kMedian Home Value+$45k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$824Median Monthly Rent+$206 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home13%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity53%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas31%
Wood11%
Crime
Violent Crime in Columbia County
United States45
Oregon34
Property Crime in Columbia County
United States48
Oregon58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 11 | 2 |
| Feb | 42 | 8 | 1 |
| Mar | 45 | 8 | 0 |
| Apr | 49 | 6 | 0 |
| May | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 6 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 11 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 11 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Columbia County
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding24
Coastal Flooding3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Columbia County, OR
Private Schools
Private Schools near Columbia County, OR
Piercing Arrow Private School
13 miles, NW
Columbia County Christian School
14 miles, SE
St Rose School
15 miles, NE
Scappoose Adventist School
15 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Columbia County, OR
Pacific University
29 miles, S
University of Portland
31 miles, SE
Concordia University-Portland
33 miles, SE
Oregon College of Art and Craft
34 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Columbia County, OR
Peacehealth St John Medical Center
15 miles, NE
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
26 miles, SE
Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Westside
30 miles, S
Tuality Community Hospital
30 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Columbia County, OR
Portland International Airport
34 miles, SE
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
110 miles, N
Mahlon Sweet Field
126 miles, S
Roberts Field
150 miles, SE