Columbia, Kentucky

Columbia, Kentucky
Adair County Courthouse
Motto: 
"The Gem of Kentucky"
Location of Columbia in Adair County, Kentucky.
Coordinates: 37°6′2″N 85°18′22″W / 37.10056°N 85.30611°W / 37.10056; -85.30611
Country United States
State Kentucky
CountyAdair
Government
 • TypeMayor-Council
 • MayorPamela Hoots
 • City AttorneyMike Harris
 • Governing bodyColumbia City Council
Area
 • Total
4.91 sq mi (12.72 km2)
 • Land4.87 sq mi (12.62 km2)
 • Water0.039 sq mi (0.10 km2)
Elevation
748 ft (228 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
4,845
 • Estimate 
(2024)
4,685
 • Density994.4/sq mi (383.94/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
42715, 42728, 42735
Area codes270 & 364
FIPS code21-16750
GNIS feature ID0489885
Websitewww.cityofcolumbiaky.com

Columbia is a home rule-class city just above Russell Creek in Adair County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 4,845 at the 2020 census. Columbia is the seat of its county.