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Cost of living in Quitman County, GA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,446/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 2,092 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $715 29%
Healthcare $480 20%
Groceries $324 13%
Transport $320 13%
Federal tax $236 10%
Energy $205 8%
State tax $111 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Quitman County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$710
per month
1 bedroom
$715
per month
2 bedroom
$905
per month
3 bedroom
$1,137
per month
4 bedroom
$1,300
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Quitman County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$36,838
per year
Individual earnings
$24,286
per year
Per capita
$24,325
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Quitman County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$103,000
Annual property tax
$869

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Quitman 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 Quitman County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
21.0%

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 Quitman 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 Quitman County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
25.7 min
Drive alone
85.8%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
3.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Quitman County

What it costs to live in Quitman County each month.

Single person
$2,446
per month
  • Rent $715
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $236
  • State tax $111
Couple
$3,504
per month
  • Rent $905
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $298
  • State tax $169
Family
$5,872
per month
  • Rent $1,137
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $815
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $298
  • State tax $169

Frequently asked questions about Quitman County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Quitman County?

In Quitman County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $715 per month, a two-bedroom averages $905 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,137 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Quitman County?

In Quitman County, GA, the average household income is $36,838 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $24,286 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Quitman County?

The estimated cost of living in Quitman County, GA is approximately $2,446 per month for a single person, $3,504 for a couple, $5,872 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Quitman County?

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

Is Quitman County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Quitman County, GA would need approximately $2,446 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $36,838 per year ($3,070 per month). Quitman County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Quitman County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Quitman County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 21.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Quitman County?

The average home value in Quitman County, GA is $103,000, with average annual property taxes of $869, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Quitman County compare to other areas?

You can compare Quitman County, GA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Quitman County is in the Eufaula, AL-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