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Cost of living in Atkinson County, GA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,628/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 8,261 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $733 28%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $363 14%
Groceries $324 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $205 8%
State tax $148 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Atkinson County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$728
per month
1 bedroom
$733
per month
2 bedroom
$905
per month
3 bedroom
$1,155
per month
4 bedroom
$1,300
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Atkinson County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$38,438
per year
Individual earnings
$32,259
per year
Per capita
$23,886
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Atkinson County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$76,300
Annual property tax
$674

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Atkinson County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$163
per month · 14.8¢/kWh
Natural gas
$42
per month
Annual total
$2,460
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Atkinson County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
22.4%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Atkinson County

State and local tax rates for Georgia.

State income tax
5.5%
Flat rate
State sales tax
4.0%
Combined sales tax
7.4%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Atkinson County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
25.9 min
Drive alone
83.9%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
3.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Atkinson County

What it costs to live in Atkinson County each month.

Single person
$2,628
per month
  • Rent $733
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $363
  • State tax $148
Couple
$3,535
per month
  • Rent $905
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $322
  • State tax $176
Family
$5,921
per month
  • Rent $1,155
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $815
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $322
  • State tax $176

Frequently asked questions about Atkinson County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Atkinson County?

In Atkinson County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $733 per month, a two-bedroom averages $905 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,155 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Atkinson County?

In Atkinson County, GA, the average household income is $38,438 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $32,259 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Atkinson County?

The estimated cost of living in Atkinson County, GA is approximately $2,628 per month for a single person, $3,535 for a couple, $5,921 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Atkinson County?

The combined sales tax rate in Atkinson County, GA is 7.38%, which includes the Georgia state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 3.38%.

Is Atkinson County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Atkinson County, GA would need approximately $2,628 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $38,438 per year ($3,203 per month). Atkinson County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Atkinson County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Atkinson County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 22.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Atkinson County?

The average home value in Atkinson County, GA is $76,300, with average annual property taxes of $674, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Atkinson County compare to other areas?

You can compare Atkinson County, GA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Atkinson County is in the Douglas, GA metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources