Columbia, IL
Living in Columbia
Bikeability2
Walkability3
Commute47
Public Transit5
Affordability41
Public Safety96
Airports38
Hospitals34
Colleges68
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools62
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
11kPopulation+1.3k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
49%College-Educated+19% (2010–19)
74%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian2%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate17%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree18%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$99kMedian Household Income+$26k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more15%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector69%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts54%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$217kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
27%Built 2000 or Later
$734Median Monthly Rent+$90 (2010–19)
80%Owner-Occupied+7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20139%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity37%
LP gas4%
Utility gas59%
Crime
Violent Crime in Columbia
United States45
Illinois50
St. Louis Metro Area57
Monroe County5
Property Crime in Columbia
United States48
Illinois43
St. Louis Metro Area54
Monroe County5
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 4 |
| Feb | 36 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 46 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Columbia
Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding62
Tornado35
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Columbia, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Columbia, IL
Immaculate Conception
2 miles, SE
Gibault Catholic
2 miles, SE
Cornerstone Academy
5 miles, NW
St Francis of Assisi School
5 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Columbia, IL
Kenrick Glennon Seminary
11 miles, NW
Webster University
11 miles, NW
Harris-Stowe State University
12 miles, N
Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts
12 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Columbia, IL
St Alexius Hospital
9 miles, N
Mercy Hospital South
9 miles, W
Touchette Regional Hospital Inc
10 miles, NE
St Louis Psychiatric Rehab Center
11 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Columbia, IL
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
21 miles, E
St Louis Lambert International Airport
22 miles, N
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
92 miles, SE
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
100 miles, N