West Columbia, SC
Living in West Columbia
Bikeability7
Walkability15
Commute87
Public Transit10
Affordability88
Public Safety38
Airports40
Hospitals43
Colleges4
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools17
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
18kPopulation+3k (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
32%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
45%Family Households-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black18%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate27%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household45%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone14%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income+$4.8k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty
20 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office23%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$143kMedian Home Value+$11k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$649Median Monthly Rent+$137 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196922%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity64%
LP gas1%
Utility gas35%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Columbia
United States45
South Carolina43
Columbia Metro Area63
Lexington County40
Property Crime in West Columbia
United States48
South Carolina52
Columbia Metro Area72
Lexington County44
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 47 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Columbia
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding73
Tornado17
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Columbia, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Columbia, SC
Glenforest School
1 miles, NW
Colonial Christian Academy
2 miles, E
Covenant Christian Academy
3 miles, SW
Columbia Adventist Academy
3 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near West Columbia, SC
University of South Carolina-Columbia
4 miles, E
Allen University
5 miles, E
Benedict College
5 miles, E
Columbia College
6 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Columbia, SC
Lexington Medical Center
1 miles, NW
Three Rivers Behavioral Health
2 miles, NW
Prisma Health Baptist
4 miles, E
Prisma Health Richland Hospital
4 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near West Columbia, SC
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
4 miles, S
Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field
66 miles, SW
Florence Regional Airport
80 miles, E
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
85 miles, N