Columbia, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
674 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$21,118 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
56.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
40 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$120,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$386 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$334 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
26.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Tyrrell County
1
North Carolina
1
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Tyrrell County
2
North Carolina
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 41
Feb 3 0 44
Mar 4 0 51
Apr 3 0 60
May 4 0 68
Jun 5 0 76
Jul 5 0 79
Aug 6 0 78
Sep 5 0 72
Oct 3 0 63
Nov 3 0 53
Dec 3 1 45

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Hurricane Winds Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, NC State Senate District 3, NC State House District 1, NC
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Schools

Columbia High
<1 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Columbia Middle
<1 miles, W • 1.4 star
Tyrrell Elementary
<1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Elizabeth City State University
24 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Mid-Atlantic Christian University
26 miles, NE • 1.4 star
College of the Albemarle
28 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Martin Community College
48 miles, W • 1 star
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Hospitals

Vidant Chowan Hospital
23 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
28 miles, NE • 2.3 star
The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc
35 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Norfolk International Airport
67 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Pitt-Greenville Airport
67 miles, W • 1 star
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
74 miles, SW • 1 star
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