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Columbia, SD

Population
155
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,304 ft
Median Home Value
$96,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$58,295
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in South DakotaPopulation rankingHighest population places in South DakotaNearest larger communityAberdeen, South Dakota13 miles away · 27,961 residents.

About Columbia

Columbia is a city on the James River in Brown County, South Dakota, United States. The 2020 census counted 160 residents. An early variant name was Allentown. The city derives its present name from the song " Hail, Columbia ". Columbia makes sense once you see how its past, landscape, and current gathering spots overlap. The useful thing to know about Columbia is that its older landmarks and current settings belong to one connected place.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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