Cost Of Living
The overall cost of living in this area is much lower than average. This includes everyday goods and services, as well as housing, utilities and health care.
Employment
The combination of higher than average median home income, income per capita and low unemployment rates results in a score that is well above average in the employment category.
Amenities
A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.
Commute
Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.
Health & Safety
Poor air quality and the inaccessibility of certain health related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies could have all contributed to the low score in this category.
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| Statistic | Columbus AFB | Mississippi | National |
| Average one way commute | 8min | 24min | 26min |
| Workers who drive to work | 78.1% | 84.7% | 76.4% |
| Workers who carpool | 5.6% | 9.7% | 9.3% |
| Workers who take public transit | 0.0% | 0.4% | 5.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Workers who walk | 11.6% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Working from home | 3.5% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
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