Columbia, South Dakota facts for kids
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Columbia, South Dakota
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Location in Brown County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Brown |
| Incorporated | 1885 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.52 sq mi (3.93 km2) |
| • Land | 1.52 sq mi (3.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,299 ft (396 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 160 |
| • Density | 105.47/sq mi (40.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57433
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-13420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267335 |
Columbia is a small town in South Dakota, United States. It's located in Brown County right by the James River. In 2020, about 160 people lived here. Even though it's small, Columbia has important places like a large granary (where grain is stored), a post office, a bank, a church, a town park, and a community center.
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History of Columbia
Columbia was first called Allentown. The town later got its current name from a famous song called "Hail, Columbia". The town was officially recognized as a city in 1885.
Where is Columbia Located?
Columbia is in Brown County, South Dakota. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 1.52 square miles (3.93 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
What is the Weather Like in Columbia?
Columbia experiences a wide range of weather throughout the year. Summers can be quite hot, with record highs reaching over 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius). Winters are very cold, with temperatures often dropping below zero. The coldest temperature ever recorded was -45 degrees Fahrenheit (-43 degrees Celsius).
The town gets a good amount of rain, especially in late spring and summer. Snowfall is common in winter.
| Climate data for Columbia 8 N, South Dakota (1991−2020 normals, extremes 1949−present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 60 (16) |
68 (20) |
83 (28) |
95 (35) |
101 (38) |
106 (41) |
108 (42) |
108 (42) |
99 (37) |
97 (36) |
79 (26) |
65 (18) |
108 (42) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 21.5 (−5.8) |
26.4 (−3.1) |
39.3 (4.1) |
55.2 (12.9) |
68.2 (20.1) |
77.8 (25.4) |
83.1 (28.4) |
81.4 (27.4) |
72.9 (22.7) |
57.5 (14.2) |
40.7 (4.8) |
26.9 (−2.8) |
54.2 (12.3) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 10.9 (−11.7) |
15.4 (−9.2) |
28.5 (−1.9) |
43.1 (6.2) |
56.5 (13.6) |
66.7 (19.3) |
71.5 (21.9) |
69.2 (20.7) |
59.9 (15.5) |
45.3 (7.4) |
30.0 (−1.1) |
17.1 (−8.3) |
42.8 (6.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 0.4 (−17.6) |
4.5 (−15.3) |
17.7 (−7.9) |
31.1 (−0.5) |
44.8 (7.1) |
55.7 (13.2) |
59.9 (15.5) |
56.9 (13.8) |
46.9 (8.3) |
33.0 (0.6) |
19.3 (−7.1) |
7.3 (−13.7) |
31.5 (−0.3) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −39 (−39) |
−45 (−43) |
−28 (−33) |
−9 (−23) |
18 (−8) |
33 (1) |
38 (3) |
34 (1) |
15 (−9) |
−1 (−18) |
−26 (−32) |
−38 (−39) |
−45 (−43) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.47 (12) |
0.44 (11) |
0.87 (22) |
1.77 (45) |
3.41 (87) |
3.59 (91) |
3.62 (92) |
2.62 (67) |
2.38 (60) |
2.11 (54) |
0.68 (17) |
0.50 (13) |
22.46 (570) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 7.7 (20) |
6.8 (17) |
6.1 (15) |
3.6 (9.1) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.7 (1.8) |
5.7 (14) |
7.2 (18) |
37.8 (96) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 5.9 | 4.9 | 5.5 | 6.6 | 10.0 | 10.9 | 9.6 | 7.5 | 7.1 | 6.6 | 4.6 | 5.4 | 84.6 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 7.3 | 5.4 | 4.2 | 1.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 3.3 | 6.6 | 29.4 |
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Who Lives in Columbia?
The number of people living in Columbia has changed over the years. In 1890, there were 400 residents, which was the highest population recorded. By 2020, the population was 160 people.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 133 | — | |
| 1890 | 400 | 200.8% | |
| 1900 | 143 | −64.2% | |
| 1910 | 235 | 64.3% | |
| 1920 | 327 | 39.1% | |
| 1930 | 251 | −23.2% | |
| 1940 | 275 | 9.6% | |
| 1950 | 270 | −1.8% | |
| 1960 | 272 | 0.7% | |
| 1970 | 240 | −11.8% | |
| 1980 | 161 | −32.9% | |
| 1990 | 133 | −17.4% | |
| 2000 | 140 | 5.3% | |
| 2010 | 136 | −2.9% | |
| 2020 | 160 | 17.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2017 Estimate |
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Population Details from 2010
According to the census from 2010, Columbia had 136 people living in 70 households. About 47% of households were married couples living together. Around 17% of households had children under 18. The average age of people in Columbia was 51 years old.
Famous People from Columbia
- Kermit Wahl was a Major League Baseball player who came from Columbia.
See also
In Spanish: Columbia (Dakota del Sur) para niños
