Columbia County, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
70,755 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,070 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$186,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$377 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$735 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lake City Urban Area
6
Florida
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lake City Urban Area
6
Florida
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 52
Feb 3 0 56
Mar 4 0 61
Apr 3 0 67
May 3 0 74
Jun 6 0 79
Jul 6 0 81
Aug 7 0 81
Sep 5 0 78
Oct 3 0 70
Nov 2 0 62
Dec 3 0 54

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, FL State Senate District 6, FL State House District 10, FL
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Schools

Five Points Elementary School
1 miles, W • 2.8 star
Niblack Elementary School
2 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Springville Preparatory Academy
2 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Melrose Park Elementary School
2 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Florida Gateway College
5 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Riveroak Technical College
22 miles, NW • 1 star
North Florida Technical College
36 miles, SE • 1 star
Santa Fe College
39 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Lake City Medical Center
5 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Gainesville Regional Airport
42 miles, S • 1 star
Valdosta Regional Airport
55 miles, N • 1 star
Jacksonville International Airport
59 miles, E • 2.8 star
Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
99 miles, NE • 1 star
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