Colbert is a small town of 601 in Georgia, with a median household income of $53,917
and a 0.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Colbert stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Colbert is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Colbert city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.3
Colbert's overall cost of living index is 93.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Colbert costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Colbert, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$172,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,092
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,917
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Colbert's violent crime rate is 180.7 per 100,000 residents
— 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
180.7 /100k
Property Crime
920.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Colbert is served primarily by Madison County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Colbert, GA
National Avg
School District
Madison County
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
81.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Colbert sees average highs of 54.0°F in January
and 88.3°F in July,
with 50.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.6 inches of snow per year.
Colbert's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Colbert roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $172,800 and median rent is $1,092/month.
Colbert's violent crime rate is 180.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 920.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Colbert are operated by Madison County.
The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 22.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Colbert, GA has a population of 601, a median household income of $53,917, and an unemployment rate of 0.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Colbert averages 54.0°F in January and 88.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.5 inches
with about 0.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Colbert, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30628.
The population of Colbert, Georgia is 601 with a median age of 39.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Colbert: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $172,800, median household income $53,917, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Colbert side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
