The Town FilesColbert, Georgia
City in Madison County · population 630 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $325,400
- Household income
- $75,469
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 42.2
Colbert is a city of 630 people in Madison County, Georgia. The median home is worth $325,400, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 95% of Georgia towns, better transit than 89% of Georgia towns, better for families than 82% of Georgia towns.
How Colbert ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Colbert is worth $325,400, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 4.3 times the median household income of $75,469, which is more affordable than 23% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,304 a month. 75.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Colbert | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $325,400 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,304 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $75,469 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.3× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 75.7% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1999 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Colbert
| People | Colbert | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 36.7% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 27.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.2% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 29.7% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 3.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.4% | — |
| Work from home | 20.8% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 20.6 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.4% | 88.0% |
Weather in Colbert
July highs average 88.3°F and January lows 29.5°F. About 51.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.6 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 42 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 62 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Colbert since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 28, 1973 about 8.1 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 121 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 17, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 33 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on March 15, 2008.
Severe weather in Madison County since 1996
Madison County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Madison County
Madison County had 4,034 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,626 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Colbert itself the ACS puts it at 0.4%.
Public schools in Colbert
1 public school with 434 students, about 10.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colbert Elementary School | K-5 | 434 | 10.6 |
Towns near Colbert
- Comer, GA5.2 mi · 1,512 people · home $223,800
- Danielsville, GA6.1 mi · 654 people · home $219,900
- Winterville, GA6.3 mi · 1,201 people · home $297,000
- Athens-Clarke County, GA10.8 mi · 127,315 people · home $299,200
- Crawford, GA11.1 mi · 821 people · home $236,100
- Nicholson, GA13.3 mi · 1,808 people · home $197,800
- Bowman, GA15.6 mi · 872 people · home $99,000
- Watkinsville, GA16.5 mi · 2,896 people · home $367,800
Colbert questions
Is Colbert, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Colbert scores better for retirees than 68% of Georgia towns and quieter than 73%. 36.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.2).
How much does a house cost in Colbert?
The median owner-occupied home in Colbert is valued at $325,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $75,469, so homes cost about 4.3 times income. Median rent is $1,304 a month.
What is the weather like in Colbert?
July highs average 88.3°F and January lows 29.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.6 inches of snow.
Does Colbert get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Colbert since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 28, 1973. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)