Columbia
City in Mississippi, United States
Overview
Columbia, Mississippi is a quaint rural town with a population of just about 160, offering visitors a peaceful escape with small-town southern hospitality. Local businesses, historic sites, and natural beauty make it an ideal stop when exploring the region. The Pearl River provides scenic areas for outdoor activities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Mississippi
Population
160
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
31.25°, -89.84°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$1,585
Local Cost
$1,000
Local Income
$2,000
Cashless
60
English
98
Temperature
18.4°C
Summer Avg
27.0°C
Winter Avg
9.2°C
Record High
42.2°C
Record Low
-9.8°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1532 mm
Internet Speed
4 Mbps
Upload
1 Mbps
Latency
49 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
16
Walk Score
16
Footways
31.0
Airport
BXA
Distance
49 km
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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 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 45/100.