Columbia County
City in Florida, United States
Overview
Columbia County, Florida is a small rural region anchored by Lake City, known for its scenic springs, friendly community, and easy pace of life. Visitors can enjoy outdoor recreation, historical sites, and Southern hospitality in this laid-back locale.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Florida
Population
3,952
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
30.22°, -82.62°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,005
Local Cost
$1,240
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
20.4°C
Summer Avg
27.2°C
Winter Avg
12.8°C
Record High
40.4°C
Record Low
-7.1°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1311 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LCQ
Distance
7 km
Explore
Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 80/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.