Columbia, AL
Living in Columbia
Bikeability23
Walkability62
Commute50
Public Transit25
Affordability100
Public Safety63
Airports4
Hospitals43
Colleges11
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools53
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
678Population-116 (2010–19)
58 y Median Age+11 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
56%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years13%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years37%
75 years and over17%
Diversity
Black12%
Caucasian79%
Multiracial6%
Other2%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate31%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$35kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector70%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office22%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Walked6%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$67kMedian Home Value+$2.2k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$420Median Monthly Rent+$200 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home14%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K27%
$50K to $99K47%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity88%
LP gas9%
Utility gas2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Columbia
United States45
Alabama48
Dothan Metro Area53
Houston County58
Property Crime in Columbia
United States48
Alabama52
Dothan Metro Area45
Houston County51
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (23%)(75%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump80%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Apr | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 51 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Columbia
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding38
Tornado47
Hurricane Force Winds4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Columbia, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Columbia, AL
Beulah Land Christian Academy
17 miles, W
New Day Academy
17 miles, W
Westgate Christian School
20 miles, W
Houston Academy
20 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Columbia, AL
The Baptist College of Florida
33 miles, SW
Troy University
61 miles, NW
Georgia Southwestern State University
74 miles, NE
Flagler College-Tallahassee
75 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Columbia, AL
Lifebrite Community Hospital of Early
11 miles, NE
Southeast Alabama Medical Center
16 miles, W
Flowers Hospital
21 miles, W
Donalsonville Hospital Inc
22 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Columbia, AL
Dothan Regional Airport
20 miles, W
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
56 miles, E
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport
76 miles, SW
Tallahassee International Airport
77 miles, SE