Columbia City, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,806 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$100,912 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
39 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$441,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$777 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,217 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
85.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Columbia County
2
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro Metro Area
3
Oregon
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Columbia County
2
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro Metro Area
5
Oregon
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 8 1 38
Feb 6 1 40
Mar 6 0 44
Apr 4 0 48
May 3 0 54
Jun 2 0 59
Jul 1 0 64
Aug 1 0 64
Sep 2 0 59
Oct 4 0 50
Nov 9 0 42
Dec 9 0 37

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 42% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (42%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, OR State Senate District 16, OR State House District 31, OR
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Schools

Columbia City School
<1 miles, S • 2.3 star
Columbia County Education Campus
2 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
2 miles, S • 3.2 star
St Helens Middle School
2 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Lower Columbia College
18 miles, N • 1.4 star
Clark College
20 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Peacehealth St John Medical Center
17 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Portland International Airport
24 miles, S • 3.7 star
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
110 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Mahlon Sweet Field
124 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Roberts Field
140 miles, S • 1.4 star
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