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Cost of living in Echols County, GA

Part of the Valdosta Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,777/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 3,705 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $882 32%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $363 13%
Groceries $324 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $205 7%
State tax $148 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Echols County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$877
per month
1 bedroom
$882
per month
2 bedroom
$1,145
per month
3 bedroom
$1,529
per month
4 bedroom
$1,773
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Echols County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$61,723
per year
Individual earnings
$32,256
per year
Per capita
$25,653
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Echols County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$112,600
Annual property tax
$1,110

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Echols 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 Echols County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
21.2%

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 Echols 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 Echols County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
26.9 min
Drive alone
81.9%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
0.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Echols County

What it costs to live in Echols County each month.

Single person
$2,777
per month
  • Rent $882
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $363
  • State tax $148
Couple
$4,239
per month
  • Rent $1,145
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $680
  • State tax $282
Family
$6,759
per month
  • Rent $1,529
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $815
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $680
  • State tax $282

Frequently asked questions about Echols County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Echols County?

In Echols County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $882 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,145 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,529 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Echols County?

In Echols County, GA, the average household income is $61,723 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $32,256 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Echols County?

The estimated cost of living in Echols County, GA is approximately $2,777 per month for a single person, $4,239 for a couple, $6,759 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Echols County?

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

Is Echols County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Echols County, GA would need approximately $2,777 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $61,723 per year ($5,144 per month). Echols County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Echols County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Echols County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 21.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Echols County?

The average home value in Echols County, GA is $112,600, with average annual property taxes of $1,110, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Echols County compare to other areas?

You can compare Echols County, GA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Echols County is in the Valdosta, 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