West Columbia, Texas

Population 3,914

West Columbia is located in Brazoria County, TX. The population is 3,914, making West Columbia the 7th largest city in Brazoria County.

There are 3 public schools in West Columbia with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for West Columbia is moderate , and there are 17 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in West Columbia is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date West Columbia property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near West Columbia include Wild Peach Village, Sweeny and Brazoria.

West Columbia Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 12.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 77.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 10.3%

Crime Rate

23.39% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 232
  • Violent Crimes: 283
  • Robbery: 26
  • Burglary: 283
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

68.82% Higher than national avg.
  • 17 offenders in West Columbia
  • 43.43 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

44 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 43

Unemployment

Very High 5.1%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

3 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in West Columbia, TX and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates West Columbia's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.

0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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17 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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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in West Columbia, TX

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3 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of West Columbia, TX issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of West Columbia, TX issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 3 permits, 1 were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $790
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,040
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,190
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,560
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,040

Zip Codes

77486

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Environmental Hazards

44 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (121/132)
    West Columbia, TX has 91.67% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    West Columbia, TX is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.49 Average
    West Columbia, TX is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 53.58°
  • February 57.3°
  • March 62.73°
  • April 69.9°
  • May 77.82°
  • June 82.05°
  • July 83.4°
  • August 84.68°
  • September 79.52°
  • October 70.42°
  • November 62.6°
  • December 57.5°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for West Columbia, TX

Earthquakes
West Columbia, TX has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
West Columbia, TX has a very high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
West Columbia, TX has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
West Columbia, TX has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in West Columbia, TX: $52,500

Unemployment

Unemployment in West Columbia is 5.1%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 52.66%
White Collar - 47.34%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Greg Abbott
  • Sen. John Cornyn
  • Sen. Ted Cruz

City Representatives

  • Randy Weber

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

1 Cemetery view all

7 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in West Columbia, TX

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in West Columbia, TX
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