Coolidge, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Colquitt County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
900 Population 1,098/sq mi density
$55,156 Median Income $22,500 per capita
$130,700 Home Value $209,971 Zillow
$663 Median Rent 23.6% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
377 Violent Crime/100K 1,698 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$55,156 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,700 home value, $663/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
377 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Coolidge, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,156
27% below
$22,500 per capita
Home Value
$130,700
54% below
Zillow: $209,971
Median Rent
$663/mo
43% below
23.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
377/100K
1% below
1,698/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.8%
74% below
78.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
22.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
28% above
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Coolidge Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
73%
Home Value
46%
Rent
57%
Poverty
184%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
99%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Coolidge a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Coolidge residents earn a median household income of $55,156 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,500. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,170 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Coolidge is $130,700 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,971. Median rent is $663/month, with 23.6% 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 1971.

Safety & Crime

Coolidge reports 377 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,698/100K.

Education

8.8% of adults in Coolidge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 78.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Coolidge has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population900
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density1,098/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$55,156
Per Capita$22,500
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty22.8%
County GDP$2,121M
Avg Weekly Wage$884

Housing

A+
Home Value$130,700
Rent$663
Ownership66.6%
Zillow$209,971
Housing Units376
Rent Burden23.6%

Crime

F
Violent377/100K
Property1,698/100K

Health

Obesity41.2%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death13,173/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain50.0 in/yr
Elevation256 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+78.4%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 25%
Commute22 min
Broadband78.9%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Coolidge was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Thomasville Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.