Columbia
City in Pennsylvania, United States
Overview
Columbia, Pennsylvania, is a picturesque small town set along the Susquehanna River, known for its historic charm and friendly community feel. Filled with antique shops, riverside parks, and locally-owned cafes, it is a peaceful retreat with easy access to central Pennsylvania attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Pennsylvania
Population
160
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.03°, -76.50°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost
$1,810
Local Cost
$1,270
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
11.5°C
Summer Avg
23.3°C
Winter Avg
-0.6°C
Record High
39.2°C
Record Low
-23.2°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1193 mm
Internet Speed
219 Mbps
Upload
23 Mbps
Latency
32 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
5
Transport
8
Walk Score
8
Footways
16.0
Airport
LNS
Distance
21 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 3 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 65/100.