Columbia, Kentucky

Columbia, Kentucky

Columbia, Kentucky, in Adair county, is 76 miles SW of Lexington, Kentucky. The city contains a population of approximately 4,014.

The People and Families of Columbia

In Columbia, about 38% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Columbia, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.

Columbia has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Columbia had a median family income of $31,344. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Columbia.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Columbia.

Columbia Housing

Columbia has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 65% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in Columbia tend toward the low side for Kentucky.

Commuting

In Columbia, 88% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Columbia strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 17%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Columbia, KY

Comparing Columbia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Columbia Almanac

Columbia Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Columbia Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Columbia residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Columbia, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Columbia Hospitals

WESTLAKE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
901 WESTLAKE DRIVE, PO BOX 1269
(270) 384-4753
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Columbia

Columbia High Schools (2004)

ADAIR COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
526 INDIAN DR
270-384-2751
Serves 749 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17

ADAIR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER
401 APPLEBY DR
270-384-0811
A Non-traditional School
Serves 41 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 6.8

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