Columbia, VA is a small town located in Fluvanna County, Virginia. It has a population of around 1,076 people according to the 2019 US Census. Despite its small size, Columbia regularly ranks highly in multiple categories. According to BestPlaces.Net, Columbia ranks favorably on metrics such as crime (3rd best out of all cities in Virginia), cost of living (9th best), public schools (2nd best) and job market (5th best). This demonstrates that despite its small size, Columbia provides a safe and prosperous community for its inhabitants that offers excellent education opportunities and ample job prospects.
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