Columbia Metro Area, MO
Living in the Columbia Metro Area
Bikeability39
Walkability45
Commute85
Public Transit27
Affordability76
Public Safety59
Airports33
Hospitals52
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools35
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
205kPopulation+37k (2010–19)
32 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
43%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
58%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years37%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black9%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate24%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree18%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$9.3k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
78%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector65%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$175kMedian Home Value+$25k (2010–19)
29%Built 2000 or Later
$682Median Monthly Rent+$109 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity41%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas8%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas49%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Columbia Metro Area
United States45
Missouri53
Property Crime in the Columbia Metro Area
United States48
Missouri54
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump47%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 2 | 5 |
| Feb | 33 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 2 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Columbia Metro Area
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding65
Tornado21
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Columbia Metro Area, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Columbia Metro Area, MO
Colleges
Colleges near Columbia Metro Area, MO
Columbia College
14 miles, E
University of Missouri-Columbia
14 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Columbia Metro Area, MO
Cooper County Community Hospital
9 miles, W
University of Missouri Health Care
14 miles, E
Boone Hospital Center
15 miles, E
Moberly Regional Medical Center
32 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Columbia Metro Area, MO
Columbia Regional Airport
23 miles, SE
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
99 miles, NE
Kansas City International Airport
116 miles, W
St Louis Lambert International Airport
120 miles, E