Moultrie, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Colquitt County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
14,545 Population 873/sq mi density
$42,900 Median Income $26,547 per capita
$155,900 Home Value $168,707 Zillow
$777 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
1,169 Violent Crime/100K 4,922 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$42,900 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$155,900 home value, $777/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,169 violent crimes/100K (208% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Moultrie, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,900
43% below
$26,547 per capita
Home Value
$155,900
45% below
Zillow: $168,707
Median Rent
$777/mo
33% below
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,169/100K
208% above
4,922/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.1%
37% below
81.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
56% above
25.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
20.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Moultrie Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
57%
Home Value
55%
Rent
67%
Poverty
203%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
156%
Crime
308%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Moultrie 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

Moultrie residents earn a median household income of $42,900 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,547. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.2% 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 Moultrie is $155,900 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,707. Median rent is $777/month, with 28.3% 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 1975.

Safety & Crime

Moultrie reports 1,169 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 208% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,922/100K.

Education

21.1% of adults in Moultrie hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 81.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Moultrie 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

Population14,545
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density873/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$42,900
Per Capita$26,547
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty25.2%
County GDP$2,121M
Avg Weekly Wage$884

Housing

A+
Home Value$155,900
Rent$777
Ownership43.4%
Zillow$168,707
Housing Units6,675
Rent Burden28.3%

Crime

F
Violent1,169/100K
Property4,922/100K

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes16.6%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death13,173/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain50.0 in/yr
Elevation310 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.1%
High School+81.7%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 25%
Commute17 min
Broadband81.0%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Moultrie was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Thomasville Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.