The Town FilesColquitt, Georgia
City in Miller County · population 2,001 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $89,500
- Household income
- $26,375
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 91°
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 42.9
Colquitt is a city of 2,001 people in Miller County, Georgia. The median home is worth $89,500, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for retirees than 89% of Georgia towns, better for first-time buyers than 88% of Georgia towns, quieter than 81% of Georgia towns.
How Colquitt 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 Colquitt is worth $89,500, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $26,375, which is more affordable than 51% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $699 a month. 49.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Colquitt | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $89,500 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $699 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $26,375 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 49.0% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Colquitt
| People | Colquitt | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.3% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 23.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.6% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 46.0% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 5.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 12.4% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 23.6 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 78.2% | 88.0% |
Weather in Colquitt
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 38.9°F. About 56.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year. Expect about 110 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 20 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Colquitt since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 22, 2005 about 3.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 23 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 5, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 10, 2024.
Severe weather in Miller County since 1996
Miller 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 |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
| October 14, 2018 | Hurricane | DR-4400: Hurricane Michael |
Jobs and pay in Miller County
Miller County had 1,935 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,433 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Colquitt itself the ACS puts it at 3.6%.
Public schools in Colquitt
3 public schools with 780 students, about 13.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller County Elementary School | PK-5 | 367 | 15.3 |
| Miller County High School | 9-12 | 243 | 11.0 |
| Miller County Middle School | 6-8 | 170 | 13.1 |
Towns near Colquitt
- Donalsonville, GA12.6 mi · 2,833 people · home $109,900
- Arlington, GA18.3 mi · 1,209 people · home $150,500
- Blakely, GA18.4 mi · 5,371 people · home $152,500
- Bainbridge, GA20.8 mi · 14,468 people · home $174,700
- Columbia, AL23.9 mi · 690 people · home $156,800
- Leary, GA25.2 mi · 524 people · home $53,000
- Newton, GA25.2 mi · 602 people · home $87,700
- Morgan, GA26.3 mi · 1,741 people · home $90,200
Colquitt questions
Is Colquitt, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Colquitt scores better for retirees than 89% of Georgia towns and quieter than 81%. 20.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.9).
How much does a house cost in Colquitt?
The median owner-occupied home in Colquitt is valued at $89,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $26,375, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $699 a month.
What is the weather like in Colquitt?
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 38.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.9 inches of precipitation a year.
Does Colquitt get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Colquitt since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 22, 2005. 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)