Cost of living in Colquitt County, GA
Population 45,907 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Colquitt County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Colquitt County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Colquitt County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Colquitt County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Colquitt County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
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 Colquitt County
State and local tax rates for Georgia.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Colquitt County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Colquitt County
What it costs to live in Colquitt County each month.
- Rent $690
- Energy $205
- Water $55
- Groceries $324
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $415
- State tax $162
- Rent $905
- Energy $246
- Water $65
- Groceries $537
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $488
- State tax $227
- Rent $1,127
- Energy $308
- Water $75
- Groceries $815
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $488
- State tax $227
Frequently asked questions about Colquitt County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Colquitt County?
In Colquitt County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $690 per month, a two-bedroom averages $905 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,127 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Colquitt County?
In Colquitt County, GA, the average household income is $49,691 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,414 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Colquitt County?
The estimated cost of living in Colquitt County, GA is approximately $2,651 per month for a single person, $3,752 for a couple, $6,110 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Colquitt County?
The combined sales tax rate in Colquitt County, GA is 7.38%, which includes the Georgia state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 3.38%.
Is Colquitt County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Colquitt County, GA would need approximately $2,651 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $49,691 per year ($4,141 per month). Colquitt County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Colquitt County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Colquitt County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 20.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Colquitt County?
The average home value in Colquitt County, GA is $121,400, with average annual property taxes of $1,051, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Colquitt County compare to other areas?
You can compare Colquitt County, GA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Colquitt County is in the Moultrie, 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