Cost of living in Dooly County, GA
Population 11,026 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Dooly County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Dooly County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Dooly County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Dooly County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Dooly 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 Dooly 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 Dooly County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Dooly County
What it costs to live in Dooly County each month.
- Rent $720
- Energy $205
- Water $55
- Groceries $324
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $372
- State tax $150
- Rent $905
- Energy $246
- Water $65
- Groceries $537
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $595
- State tax $259
- Rent $1,131
- Energy $308
- Water $75
- Groceries $815
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $595
- State tax $259
Frequently asked questions about Dooly County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Dooly County?
In Dooly County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $720 per month, a two-bedroom averages $905 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,131 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Dooly County?
In Dooly County, GA, the average household income is $56,545 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $32,821 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Dooly County?
The estimated cost of living in Dooly County, GA is approximately $2,626 per month for a single person, $3,891 for a couple, $6,253 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Dooly County?
The combined sales tax rate in Dooly County, GA is 7.38%, which includes the Georgia state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 3.38%.
Is Dooly County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Dooly County, GA would need approximately $2,626 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $56,545 per year ($4,712 per month). Dooly County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Dooly County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Dooly County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 16.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Dooly County?
The average home value in Dooly County, GA is $96,400, with average annual property taxes of $1,198, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Dooly County compare to other areas?
You can compare Dooly County, GA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Dooly County is in Georgia.
Other counties in Georgia
Browse the full list of counties in Georgia, ranked by cost of living.
See all counties in GeorgiaCompare Dooly County with another area
Put two counties side by side to see how rent, taxes and everyday costs stack up.
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