Columbus Metro Area, GA-AL
Living in the Columbus Metro Area
Bikeability20
Walkability28
Commute70
Public Transit21
Affordability78
Public Safety54
Airports25
Hospitals31
Colleges12
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
319kPopulation+29k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black41%
Caucasian46%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate29%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$6.2k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector71%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military6%
Sales and office22%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$143kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$678Median Monthly Rent+$149 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity63%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas5%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas30%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Columbus Metro Area
United States45
Georgia43
Property Crime in the Columbus Metro Area
United States48
Georgia59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(46%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump45%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 48 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Columbus Metro Area
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding25
Tornado28
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Columbus Metro Area, GA-AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Columbus Metro Area, GA-AL
Pinehurst Christian School
5 miles, W
New Bethel Adventist Christian Academy
5 miles, NW
Lighthouse Christian Academy
6 miles, NW
St Anne-Pacelli Catholic School
7 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Columbus Metro Area, GA-AL
Columbus State University
8 miles, NW
Point University
37 miles, NW
Auburn University
40 miles, W
LaGrange College
44 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Columbus Metro Area, GA-AL
West Central Georgia Regional Hospital
5 miles, N
Martin ACH (FT Benning)
6 miles, SW
Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
9 miles, NW
St Francis Hospital- Emory Healthcare
9 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Columbus Metro Area, GA-AL
Columbus Airport
9 miles, NW
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
72 miles, SE
Dothan Regional Airport
84 miles, SW