Columbia, LA
Living in Columbia
Bikeability11
Walkability41
Commute100
Public Transit13
Affordability100
Public Safety61
Airports7
Hospitals31
Colleges15
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Schools84
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
423Population-58 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+11 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
70%Family Households+13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Black38%
Caucasian58%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Native American2%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate52%
Some College12%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$5.4k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty-6% (2010–19)
16 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government21%
Private sector51%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office21%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Walked3%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$67kMedian Home Value+$8.9k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$181 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied+8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home15%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196928%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194917%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K33%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K4%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity29%
LP gas1%
Utility gas62%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Columbia
United States45
Louisiana59
Caldwell Parish34
Property Crime in Columbia
United States48
Louisiana69
Caldwell Parish56
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (24%)(73%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump80%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 48 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Columbia
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding48
Tornado41
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Columbia, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Columbia, LA
Old Bethel Christian Academy
9 miles, SW
Family Community Christian School
22 miles, NE
Franklin Academy
22 miles, E
Grace Episcopal School
29 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Columbia, LA
University of Louisiana at Monroe
29 miles, N
Louisiana Tech University
45 miles, NW
Grambling State University
47 miles, NW
Alcorn State University
57 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Columbia, LA
Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Inc
0 miles, N
Citizens Medical Center
2 miles, SW
Hardtner Medical Center
20 miles, SW
Franklin Medical Center
22 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Columbia, LA
Monroe Regional Airport
28 miles, N
Alexandria International Airport
60 miles, SW
Shreveport Regional Airport
105 miles, W
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
118 miles, E