Columbia, Missouri
Among the top 16% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 40% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 30% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 11% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 84% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 66% of US places
- top 4% for commute time
- top 6% for park & nature access
- bottom 7% for violent crime
Columbia is a city in Missouri with about 126,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, park & nature access, and walkability. It rates lower on property crime and violent crime.
Official websitecomo.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.4 in2.2 in
muggy 98%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$60k47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 79% of US places
Home Value$249k70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$997better than 41% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 33% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.98%better than 51% of US places
Income Tax4.80%better than 55% of US places
Sales Tax8.39%better than 29% of US places
Estimated total tax burden11.60%better than 31% of US places
Unemployment4.0%better than 49% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)31°F47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)78°F64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation43.2 in54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall17.4 inbetter than 50% of US places
Sunny Days243 daysbetter than 61% of US places
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 29% of US places
Comfortable Days74 daysbetter than 29% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk75.5better than 34% of US places
Air Quality45 AQIbetter than 54% of US places
School Quality54.8better than 44% of US places
Violent Crime2049/100kbetter than 7% of US places
Property Crime2616/100kbetter than 10% of US places
Community
Population126,17299th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age28.87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4175th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9337th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1319th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)73.6%34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)11.1%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.9%52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)6.1%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.3%73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time16 minbetter than 96% of US places
Walkability9.0/20better than 81% of US places
Airport Distance107 mibetter than 34% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.3%better than 58% of US places
Amenities Nearby25.36better than 25% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 94% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Columbia an affordable place to live?
- Columbia is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 79% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Columbia?
- The median home value in Columbia is $249k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Columbia?
- Median household income in Columbia is $60k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Columbia?
- Median gross rent in Columbia is $997 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Columbia safe?
- Columbia is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2049/100k (better than 7%). Property crime is 2616/100k.
- What is the weather like in Columbia?
- Columbia averages 78°F in July and 31°F in January, with 43.2 in of annual precipitation and about 243 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Columbia?
- Public-school quality in Columbia is about average, scoring better than 44% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Columbia?
- The average one-way commute in Columbia is 16 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)