Columbia, KY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
4,842 332.4M (US)
Median Age
27.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,221 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
72.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
31.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$123,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$370 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$479 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
35.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Adair County
1
Kentucky
2
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Adair County
1
Kentucky
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 3 35
Feb 4 3 39
Mar 4 1 48
Apr 4 0 57
May 6 0 65
Jun 5 0 73
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 4 0 69
Oct 3 0 58
Nov 4 0 48
Dec 5 2 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 22% of residents leaning left and 73% leaning right.

Liberal (22%) (74%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 79%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KY State Senate District 16, KY State House District 21, KY
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Schools

Adair County Middle School
<1 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Adair County High School
1 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Adair County Elementary School
1 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Lindsey Wilson College
<1 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Campbellsville University
17 miles, N • 1.9 star
Somerset Community College
38 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Jane Todd Crawford Hospital
14 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Taylor Regional Hospital
18 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Blue Grass Airport
75 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Nashville International Airport
102 miles, W • 3.7 star
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