Columbia, South Carolina

Population 131,303

Columbia is located in Richland County, SC. The population is 131,303, making Columbia the largest city in Richland County and the 2nd largest city in the state of South Carolina.

There are 82 public schools in Columbia with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Columbia is very low , and there are 710 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Columbia is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Columbia property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Columbia include Woodfield, Arcadia Lakes and Forest Acres.

Columbia Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 11.8%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 46.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 41.5%

Crime Rate

58.75% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 669
  • Violent Crimes: 775
  • Robbery: 164
  • Burglary: 685
  • Property Crime: 5
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

74.96% Higher than national avg.
  • 710 offenders in Columbia
  • 54.07 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

577 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 51
  • Registered Polluters: 39
  • Superfunds: 40
  • Tanks & Spills: 447

Unemployment

Moderate 3.7%
  • South Carolina unemployment average: 3.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

82 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 82 K-12 public schools in Columbia, SC and 29 private schools. Homefacts rates Columbia's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
29 Private Schools

Asbury Kindergarten & Preschool

Ben Lippen School

Cardinal Newman School

Center For Learning Inc

Chesterbrook Academy

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21 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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710 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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17 Former Drug Labs view all

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546 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Columbia, SC issued 546 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 546 permits, 204 were issued for single family homes and 342 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Columbia, SC issued 179 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $883
  • 1 Bedroom: $924
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,050
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,349
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,630

Zip Codes

29033 29044 29045 29061 29063 29078 29147 29169 29172 29201 29202 29203 29204 29205 29206
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Environmental Hazards

577 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    Columbia, SC has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Columbia, SC is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.02 Average
    Columbia, SC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 46.18°
  • February 49.43°
  • March 56.93°
  • April 65.75°
  • May 72.84°
  • June 80.96°
  • July 83.03°
  • August 81.72°
  • September 77.03°
  • October 65.37°
  • November 54.72°
  • December 49.78°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Columbia, SC

Earthquakes
Columbia, SC has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Columbia, SC has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Columbia, SC has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Columbia, SC has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Columbia, SC: $48,577

Unemployment

Unemployment in Columbia is 3.7%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 35.02%
White Collar - 64.98%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Nikki R. Haley
  • Sen. Lindsey Graham
  • Sen. Tim Scott

City Representatives

  • Joe Wilson
  • James E. Clyburn

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

34 Cemeteries view all

126 FCC Towers view all

19 Fire Stations view all

5 Hospitals view all

9 Libraries view all

6 Police Stations view all

13 Retirement Homes view all

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