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Columbia, Louisiana · ZIP 71418

Columbia — ZIP 71418

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Columbia (71418) scores 69/100 — Fair for Louisiana. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $138K.

69OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share53%
Property crime share47%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index57/100
Avg math proficiency27%
Avg reading proficiency40%
Schools nearby4

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index65/100
Typical home value$138K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$138K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

32

Violent Crime

17

Property Crime

15

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Caldwell Parish, Louisiana (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Columbia Elementary School02–03191
52%
57%
Union Central Elementary School04–05215
22%
22%
Caldwell Parish High School09–12398
17%
42%
Caldwell Parish Junior High School06–08294
17%
37%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

5,351

Median Income

$41K

Homeownership

67%

Median Age

34.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 71418 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 71418 has a school score of 57/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 71418 is approximately $138K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 71418 in Columbia has an overall NeighborScore of 69/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.