A city in Boone County, Columbia covers a total area of 138.1 km² (53.3 mi²).
Columbia experiences cold winters and hot and humid summers. Temperatures reach below zero for only a few days in winter. In between some cold days, temperatures even rise to 60s during the winter months. March receives substantial amount of snowfall. In summers, temperatures even rise to 100 degrees F. At the same tome the humidity level also rises. Columbia receives an annual rainfall of 39.43 inches and snowfall of 20.7 inches.

Elevation: 758 feet

Land area: 53.1 square miles

Latitude: 38.95 N

Longitude: 92.33 W

Population: 91,814 as on 2005

Local festivals :

• Festival of the Arts
• Heritage Festival
• Twilight Festival

Attractions:

• Finger Lakes State Park
• Rock Bridge Memorial State Park
• Big Muddy National Fish and Wildlife Refuge
• Nifong Park
• Jewell Cemetery State Historic Site
• Museum of Art and Archaeology
• Walters-Boone County Historical Museum