Colquitt County, Georgia
Among the top 21% of US counties for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 38% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 79% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 26% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 31% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 43% of US counties
- top 4% for annual snowfall
- top 8% for amenities nearby
- bottom 10% for summer humidity
Colquitt County is a county in Georgia with about 46,000 residents. It grades B+ for weather and C for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include annual snowfall, amenities nearby, and comfortable days. It rates lower on broadband access and summer humidity.
- The median home value in Colquitt County is $114k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in Colquitt County is $47k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in Colquitt County is $747 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Colquitt County has a violent crime rate of 711/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- The average one-way commute in Colquitt County is 23 min, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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71%59%clearovercast
Precipitation 5.2 in3.4 in
oppressive 98%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$47k16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 71% of US counties
Home Value$114k21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$747better than 68% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$11kbetter than 39% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.91%better than 45% of US counties
Income Tax5.50%better than 38% of US counties
Sales Tax7.38%better than 46% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden10.13%better than 37% of US counties
Unemployment6.1%better than 25% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)50°F89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)82°F79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation50.0 in73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 96% of US counties
Sunny Days241 daysbetter than 54% of US counties
Summer Humidity72°Fbetter than 10% of US counties
Comfortable Days88 daysbetter than 73% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk70.5better than 29% of US counties
School Quality46.6better than 32% of US counties
Violent Crime711/100kbetter than 55% of US counties
Property Crime1460/100kbetter than 27% of US counties
Community
Population45,81367th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.117th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5791st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0154th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4861st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)54.4%18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)22.7%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)20.1%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.8%62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.9%15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 59% of US counties
Walkability5.5/20better than 32% of US counties
Airport Distance132 mibetter than 32% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access76.7%better than 19% of US counties
Amenities Nearby13.75better than 92% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 32% of US counties
Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)
Frequently asked questions
- Is Colquitt County an affordable place to live?
- Colquitt County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 71% of comparable areas. Median rent is $747.
- Is Colquitt County safe?
- Colquitt County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 711/100k (better than 55%). Property crime is 1460/100k.
- What is the weather like in Colquitt County?
- Colquitt County averages 82°F in July and 50°F in January, with 50.0 in of annual precipitation and about 241 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Colquitt County?
- Public-school quality in Colquitt County is below average, scoring better than 32% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Colquitt County?
- The average one-way commute in Colquitt County is 23 min.