Colquitt, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Miller County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,085 Population 253/sq mi density
$37,763 Median Income $23,906 per capita
$101,600 Home Value $158,267 Zillow
$697 Median Rent 36.3% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$37,763 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,600 home value, $697/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Colquitt, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,763
50% below
$23,906 per capita
Home Value
$101,600
64% below
Zillow: $158,267
Median Rent
$697/mo
40% below
36.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
50% below
70.4% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
161% above
41.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.1%
47% above
21.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Colquitt Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
50%
Home Value
36%
Rent
60%
Poverty
334%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
261%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Colquitt a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Colquitt residents earn a median household income of $37,763 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,906. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 41.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 165 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Colquitt is $101,600 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,267. Median rent is $697/month, with 36.3% 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 1972.

Education

16.7% of adults in Colquitt hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 70.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Colquitt has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,085
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density253/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

F
Median Income$37,763
Per Capita$23,906
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty41.4%
County GDP$277M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,008

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,600
Rent$697
Ownership47.2%
Zillow$158,267
Housing Units958
Rent Burden36.3%

Health

Obesity47.1%
Diabetes17.3%
Smoking21.6%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death22,799/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation166 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+70.4%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 25%
Commute26 min
Broadband64.6%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Colquitt was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Southwest Georgia Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.