Columbia, Kentucky

Population 4,461

Columbia is located in Adair County, KY. The population is 4,461, making Columbia the largest city in Adair County.

There are 5 public schools in Columbia with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Columbia is very low , and there are 43 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 Glens Fork, Russell Springs and Greensburg.

Columbia Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 26.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 57.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.2%

Crime Rate

74.49% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 65
  • Violent Crimes: 86
  • Robbery: 22
  • Burglary: 258
  • Property Crime: 560
  • Larceny Theft: 237

Registered Offenders

85.95% Higher than national avg.
  • 43 offenders in Columbia
  • 96.39 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

93 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 92

Unemployment

Moderate 4.2%
  • Kentucky unemployment average: 3.7%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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5 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Columbia, KY and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Columbia's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

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

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4 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2013, the city of Columbia, KY issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 4 permits, were issued for single family homes and 4 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2012, the city of Columbia, KY issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 4 permits, were issued for single family homes and 4 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $509
  • 1 Bedroom: $512
  • 2 Bedrooms: $674
  • 3 Bedrooms: $936
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,149

Zip Codes

42728

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Environmental Hazards

93 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Columbia, KY has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Columbia, KY is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.56 Average
    Columbia, KY is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 36.23°
  • February 38.45°
  • March 49.63°
  • April 60.2°
  • May 67.55°
  • June 74.74°
  • July 79.83°
  • August 77.17°
  • September 68.8°
  • October 58.13°
  • November 48.9°
  • December 38.7°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Columbia, KY

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Columbia, KY: $28,313

Unemployment

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

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 39.48%
White Collar - 60.52%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Steven L. Beshear
  • Sen. Mitch McConnell
  • Sen. Rand Paul

City Representatives

  • Ed Whitfield

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

27 Cemeteries view all

12 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

4 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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