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Columbia
City in South Carolina, United States
Overview
Columbia, South Carolina, the state capital, offers a blend of Southern hospitality, lively culture, and a burgeoning arts scene. With historic sites, lush parks, and the scenic Congaree River, this mid-sized city is a welcoming destination for students, families, and explorers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
South Carolina
Population
160
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
34.00°, -81.03°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
57
LGBTQ+ Safety
52
Traffic Safety
62
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,970
Local Cost
$1,644
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
82
English
97
Temperature
17.5°C
Summer Avg
27.1°C
Winter Avg
7.5°C
Record High
42.3°C
Record Low
-11.6°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
1149 mm
Internet Speed
210 Mbps
Upload
82 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
86
Coworking
2
Cafes
30
Nightlife
29
Parks
25
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
2812.0
Airport
CUB
Distance
5 km
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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 2025-12-09.
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 2026-03-23.
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: 89/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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