Columbia, Illinois

Population 9,687

Columbia is located in St. Clair County, IL. The population is 9,687, making Columbia the 9th largest city in St. Clair County.

There are 4 public schools in Columbia with an average Homefacts rating of A. The total crime rate for Columbia is low , and there are 2 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Columbia is very high 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 Dupo, Sugar Loaf Township and Oakville Township.

Columbia Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 4.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 55.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 40.2%

Crime Rate

69.73% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 29
  • Violent Crimes: 162
  • Robbery: 10
  • Burglary: 219
  • Property Crime: 591
  • Larceny Theft: 343

Registered Offenders

82.22% Lower than national avg.
  • 2 offenders in Columbia
  • 2.06 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

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

Unemployment

Very High 5.1%
  • Illinois unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in Columbia, IL and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Columbia's schools as Excellent, with an overall A rating.
1 Private School

Immaculate Conception

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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45 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Columbia, IL issued 45 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 45 permits, 41 were issued for single family homes and 4 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Columbia, IL issued 61 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: $635
  • 1 Bedroom: $685
  • 2 Bedrooms: $870
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,135
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,330

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Environmental Hazards

44 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Columbia, IL has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Columbia, IL is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.62 Average
    Columbia, IL is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 30.93°
  • February 35.23°
  • March 47.2°
  • April 56.7°
  • May 65.72°
  • June 76.19°
  • July 79.3°
  • August 76.32°
  • September 67.95°
  • October 56.93°
  • November 46.52°
  • December 34.97°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Columbia, IL

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Columbia, IL: $73,442

Unemployment

Unemployment in Columbia is 5.1%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 29.67%
White Collar - 70.33%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bruce Rauner
  • Sen. Richard J. Durbin
  • Sen. Mark Kirk

City Representatives

  • Mike Bost

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

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1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Columbia, IL

1 Library view all

0 Police Stations view all

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1 Retirement Home view all

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