Columbia County, WI
Living in Columbia County
Bikeability10
Walkability22
Commute46
Public Transit8
Affordability64
Public Safety83
Airports31
Hospitals87
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools37
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
57kPopulation+783 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate34%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$68kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$193kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$683Median Monthly Rent+$93 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier24%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas19%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas55%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Columbia County
United States45
Wisconsin35
Property Crime in Columbia County
United States48
Wisconsin37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (51%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump48%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | 1 | 11 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 9 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 36 | 2 | 3 |
| Dec | 22 | 2 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Columbia County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding36
Tornado20
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Columbia County, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Columbia County, WI
St Mary School
8 miles, NW
St Johns Lutheran School
9 miles, NW
Hillside Amish School
9 miles, NE
Meadow View School
9 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Columbia County, WI
University of Wisconsin-Madison
28 miles, S
Edgewood College
29 miles, S
Maranatha Baptist University
35 miles, SE
Ripon College
35 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Columbia County, WI
Divine Savior Healthcare
10 miles, NW
Columbus Community Hospital
18 miles, SE
Ssm Health St Clare Hospital-Baraboo
20 miles, W
Mendota Mental Health Institute
24 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Columbia County, WI
Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
23 miles, S
Appleton International Airport
68 miles, NE
General Mitchell International Airport
81 miles, SE
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
89 miles, S