The Town FilesMoultrie, Georgia
City in Colquitt County · population 14,638 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $157,200
- Household income
- $43,670
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 35.5
Moultrie is a city of 14,638 people in Colquitt County, Georgia. The median home is worth $157,200, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks more walkable than 85% of Georgia towns, hipper than 82% of Georgia towns, more vibrant than 77% of Georgia towns.
How Moultrie 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 Moultrie is worth $157,200, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $43,670, which is more affordable than 43% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $790 a month. 41.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Moultrie | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $157,200 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $790 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $43,670 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 41.0% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.1% | — |
Who lives in Moultrie
| People | Moultrie | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.5 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.4% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 24.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.5% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 28.0% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 7.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.9% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 17.8 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.6% | 88.0% |
Weather in Moultrie
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 39.3°F. About 50.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 82 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 21 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Moultrie since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on October 1, 1989 about 5.8 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 19 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 25, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on April 20, 1991.
Severe weather in Colquitt County since 1996
Colquitt County has been included in 21 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 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4821: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Colquitt County
Colquitt County had 15,616 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,979 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Moultrie itself the ACS puts it at 7.1%.
Public schools in Moultrie
8 public schools with 5,497 students, about 13.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA Gray Junior High School | 8-9 | 1,424 | 16.4 |
| Willie J. Williams Middle School | 6-7 | 1,342 | 13.6 |
| Sunset Elementary School | PK-5 | 594 | 13.5 |
| Wright Elementary School | PK-5 | 544 | 14.7 |
| Odom Elementary School | PK-5 | 523 | 13.4 |
| Cox Elementary School | PK-5 | 483 | 12.1 |
| Okapilco Elementary School | PK-5 | 359 | 10.0 |
| Stringfellow Elementary School | PK-5 | 228 | 8.4 |
Towns near Moultrie
- Pelham, GA21.6 mi · 3,507 people · home $93,800
- Adel, GA21.9 mi · 5,571 people · home $154,900
- Sylvester, GA24.3 mi · 5,644 people · home $115,900
- Camilla, GA25.0 mi · 5,187 people · home $85,400
- Tifton, GA25.2 mi · 17,045 people · home $196,200
- Thomasville, GA26.0 mi · 18,881 people · home $205,200
- Putney, GA27.6 mi · 2,869 people · home $134,600
- Hahira, GA27.7 mi · 3,384 people · home $206,500
Moultrie questions
Is Moultrie, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Moultrie scores better for retirees than 25% of Georgia towns and quieter than 18%. 17.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.5).
How much does a house cost in Moultrie?
The median owner-occupied home in Moultrie is valued at $157,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $43,670, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $790 a month.
What is the weather like in Moultrie?
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 39.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Moultrie get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Moultrie since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on October 1, 1989. 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)