West Columbia, South Carolina

Population 15,194

West Columbia is located in Lexington County, SC. The population is 15,194, making West Columbia the 3rd largest city in Lexington County.

There are 16 public schools in West Columbia with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for West Columbia is high , and there are 147 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in West Columbia is low 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 Springdale, Oak Grove and St. Andrews.

West Columbia Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 15.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 53.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 30.7%

Crime Rate

66.2% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 595
  • Violent Crimes: 706
  • Robbery: 156
  • Burglary: 823
  • Property Crime: 6
  • Larceny Theft: 5

Registered Offenders

83.72% Higher than national avg.
  • 147 offenders in West Columbia
  • 96.75 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

132 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 5
  • Registered Polluters: 12
  • Superfunds: 5
  • Tanks & Spills: 110

Unemployment

Low 2.6%
  • South Carolina unemployment average: 3.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

16 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 16 K-12 public schools in West Columbia, SC and 5 private schools. Homefacts rates West Columbia's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
5 Private Schools

Colonial Christian Academy

Covenant Christian Academy

Glenforest School

Grace Christian School

Holy Trinity Lutheran School

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2 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

147 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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9 Former Drug Labs view all

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55 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of West Columbia, SC issued 55 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, SC issued 64 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: $820
  • 1 Bedroom: $857
  • 2 Bedrooms: $976
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,251
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,513

Zip Codes

29033 29073 29169 29170 29171 29172 29201

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Environmental Hazards

132 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

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

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 45.42°
  • February 49.23°
  • March 56.4°
  • April 65.17°
  • May 72.84°
  • June 80.7°
  • July 82.29°
  • August 82.28°
  • September 76.37°
  • October 64.42°
  • November 53.58°
  • December 49.78°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for West Columbia, SC

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

Demographics view details

Median Household Income

Median Household Income in West Columbia, SC: $38,964

Unemployment

Unemployment in West Columbia is 2.6%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 44.58%
White Collar - 55.42%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Joe Wilson

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

2 Cemeteries view all

27 FCC Towers view all

5 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

2 Police Stations view all

4 Retirement Homes view all

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