Colbert, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Madison County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
667 Population 654/sq mi density
$54,167 Median Income $25,131 per capita
$215,400 Home Value $331,315 Zillow
$1,158 Median Rent 29.1% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$54,167 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$215,400 home value, $1,158/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Colbert, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,167
28% below
$25,131 per capita
Home Value
$215,400
24% below
Zillow: $331,315
Median Rent
$1,158/mo
0% below
29.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
28% below
80.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
89% below
14.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Colbert Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Colbert's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
72%
Home Value
76%
Rent
100%
Poverty
119%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
11%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Colbert a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Colbert residents earn a median household income of $54,167 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,131. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 505 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Colbert is $215,400 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $331,315. Median rent is $1,158/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.

Education

24.2% of adults in Colbert hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 80.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Colbert has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population667
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density654/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born11.8%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,167
Per Capita$25,131
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty14.8%
County GDP$885M
Avg Weekly Wage$858

Housing

A
Home Value$215,400
Rent$1,158
Ownership62.5%
Zillow$331,315
Housing Units234
Rent Burden29.1%

Health

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,545/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain49.0 in/yr
Elevation737 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+80.7%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute17 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Colbert was built in 1980.
24.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Anderson Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
11.8% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.