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Columbia, Louisiana

town · St. John the Baptist Parish (primary) , Caldwell Parish

At a glance

345
Population
$123,800
Median home value (all homes)
59% below U.S. median
$139,334
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$872/mo
Median rent
35% below U.S. median
$55,000
Median household income
30% below U.S. median
26.9 min
Average commute
86.5%
Homes with broadband
94.65%
Locations with fiber available
4.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 86 — 14% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing42% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities8% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost11% below
For business: Louisiana is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college29 mi
Nearest community college27 mi
Nearest technical college26 mi
High school graduates92%
College graduates25.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region Northeast Louisiana Economic Alliance
state Acadiana Economic Development Council
state America Electric Power Economic Development
American Electric Power's Economic Development page outlines the company's site selection services, energy solutions, and resources to help businesses locate and grow within AEP's service territory across 11 states.
state Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development
Industrial, Agricultural & Commercial Development for Jeff Davis Parish, Louisiana.
state Louisiana Association of Planning and Development Districts
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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