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Columbia

City in Kentucky, United States

Overview

Columbia is a small town in south-central Kentucky with a close-knit community, historic charm, and picturesque rural surroundings. With a population of 160, it offers a relaxed pace of life, friendly locals, and easy access to outdoor recreation. The city is a gateway to the scenic Adair County countryside.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Kentucky
Population
160
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
37.10°, -85.31°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
80
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,470
Local Cost
$910
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
40
English
100
Temperature
13.6°C
Summer Avg
24.2°C
Winter Avg
2.3°C
Record High
40.3°C
Record Low
-18.0°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1348 mm
Internet Speed
251 Mbps
Upload
179 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 85 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.

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