| County Seat: |
Courthouse, 230 Strand St., St. Helens 97051-0010 |
| Phone: |
(503) 397-3796 (General); 503-397-2327 (Court Administrator) |
| Fax: |
503-397-7266 |
| URL: |
http://www.co.columbia.or.us/ |
| Established: |
1854-01-16 |
| Population: |
45,000 |
| Elevation: |
42 |
| Area: |
687 sq. miles |
| Avg Temp.: |
January: 39° F, July: 68.4° F |
| Precipitation: |
44.6" Annually |
| Economy: |
Agriculture, forest products, manufacturing, surface mining and tourism. |
| Cities: |
Birkenfeld, Clatskanie, Columbia City, Deer Island, Mist, Prescott, Rainier, Scappoose, St. Helens, Vernonia, Warren, Westport |
| Related Links: |
Quick Facts, History |