What are the schools like in Columbiana, OH?

Columbiana is served primarily by Columbiana Exempted Village. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.9:1.

What is the median household income in Columbiana?

The median household income in Columbiana, OH is $45,833 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.2%.

What is the weather like in Columbiana, OH?

Columbiana has an average high temperature of 34.0°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.5 inches.

Columbiana, OH Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Columbiana, OH affordable or expensive?

Columbiana's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Columbiana is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $180,400 and the median rent is $661 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Columbiana, OH?

Columbiana has a violent crime rate of 73.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 308.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Columbiana, OH a Good Place to Live?

Columbiana is a small town of 6,688 in Ohio, with a median household income of $45,833 and a 1.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Columbiana stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Columbiana is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Columbiana city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 90.0

Columbiana's overall cost of living index is 90.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Columbiana costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Columbiana, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$180,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$661	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$45,833	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Columbiana's violent crime rate is 73.3 per 100,000 residents — 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

73.3 /100k

Property Crime

308.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Columbiana is served primarily by Columbiana Exempted Village. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Columbiana, OH	National Avg
School District	Columbiana Exempted Village	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Columbiana sees average highs of 34.0°F in January and 81.7°F in July, with 41.7 inches of annual precipitation and 27.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Columbiana, OH
Average High — January	34.0°F
Average High — July	81.7°F
Annual Precipitation	41.7"
Annual Snowfall	27.5"

Demographics

Metric	Columbiana, OH	National Avg
Population	6,688	—
Median Age	50.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.2%	18.9%
Asian	2.0%	6.3%
Under 18	15.9%	22.2%
65 and over	30.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

New Waterford, OH 4 mi New Springfield, OH 4 mi North Lima, OH 4 mi Leetonia, OH 5 mi Washingtonville, OH 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Columbiana

Columbiana, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

44408

Columbiana vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Columbiana, OH affordable or expensive?

Columbiana's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Columbiana roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $180,400 and median rent is $661/month.

What is the crime rate in Columbiana, OH?

Columbiana's violent crime rate is 73.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 308.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Columbiana?

Public schools in Columbiana are operated by Columbiana Exempted Village. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1. 35.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Columbiana, OH a good place to live?

Columbiana, OH has a population of 6,688, a median household income of $45,833, and an unemployment rate of 1.2%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Columbiana?

Columbiana averages 34.0°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.7 inches with about 27.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Columbiana?

Columbiana, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44408.

What is the population of Columbiana?

The population of Columbiana, Ohio is 6,688 with a median age of 50.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Columbiana?

Key numbers for living in Columbiana: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $180,400, median household income $45,833, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Columbiana side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.