West Columbia, TX
Living in West Columbia
Bikeability4
Walkability15
Commute72
Public Transit4
Affordability61
Public Safety85
Airports91
Hospitals60
Colleges50
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools14
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.9kPopulation-97 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
75%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Black11%
Caucasian46%
Hispanic or Latino42%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate28%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$69kMedian Household Income+$36k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+17% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+13% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K23%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector80%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office11%
Service27%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$108kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$683Median Monthly Rent+$276 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied+7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached74%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 196921%
Built 1950 to 195925%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K2%
$300K to $399K5%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity51%
LP gas1%
Utility gas46%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Columbia
United States45
Texas51
Houston Metro Area62
Brazoria County18
Property Crime in West Columbia
United States48
Texas58
Houston Metro Area62
Brazoria County24
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(72%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Apr | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 84 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 79 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 55 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Columbia
Inland Flooding70
Tornado25
Coastal Flooding11
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Columbia, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Columbia, TX
Sweeny Christian School
8 miles, SW
Angleton Christian School
14 miles, E
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic School
15 miles, E
Foundation Preparatory Academy
15 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near West Columbia, TX
North American University
35 miles, N
Houston Baptist University
39 miles, N
College of Biblical Studies-Houston
41 miles, N
College of Biblical Studies
41 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Columbia, TX
Sweeny Community Hospital
7 miles, S
Chi St Lukes' Brazosport Hospital
14 miles, SE
Matagorda Regional Medical Center
23 miles, SW
Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital
29 miles, N
Airports
Airports near West Columbia, TX
William P Hobby Airport
41 miles, NE
George Bush Intercontinental-Houston Airport
61 miles, N
Easterwood Field
109 miles, NW
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
113 miles, NE