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Columbia, KY

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Population
4,680
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
747 ft
Median Home Value
$143,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$757/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$47,299
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in KentuckyPopulation rankingHighest population places in KentuckyNearest larger communityGlasgow, Kentucky35 miles away · 15,302 residents.

About Columbia

Columbia is a home rule-class city and the county seat of Adair County, Kentucky, situated on a bluff above Russell Creek. Established in the early nineteenth century and serving as the home of Lindsey Wilson University, the agricultural community of approximately 4,808 is served by the Adair County Schools district locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+99.1rating

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