State rank#15 of 159
Smallest county162,434 residentsFulton County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 13073
Columbia County, Georgia
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population162,434
Household income$95,592
Unemployment3.5%
Life expectancy78.4 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Columbia County has 162,434 residents and ranks #15 by population among Georgia county equivalents. Median household income is $95,592. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.5%. Its clearest relative strength is uninsured. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Georgia
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Columbia County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Columbia County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is uninsured.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $305,300 median home value and $1,409/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $95,592, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Columbia County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing uninsured, life expectancy, and median household income. College attainment is 38.5% and life expectancy is 78.4 years.
Potential advantages
- Uninsured: 10.3%, rank #6 of 159 available Georgia counties.
- Life expectancy: 78.4 years, rank #8 of 158 available Georgia counties.
- Median household income: $95,592, rank #9 of 159 available Georgia counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median gross rent: $1,409/mo, rank #141 of 159; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median home value: $305,300, rank #134 of 159; investigate local variation before moving.
- Unemployment rate: 3.5%, rank #58 of 159; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Georgia
Rank and range use only counties in Georgia with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$95,592
$95,592; above the state county median of $58,239.
State rank #9 of 159 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$305,300
$305,300; above the state county median of $170,200.
State rank #134 of 159 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,409/mo
$1,409/mo; above the state county median of $879/mo.
State rank #141 of 159 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3.5%
3.5%; below the state county median of 3.7%.
State rank #58 of 159 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
38.5%
38.5%; above the state county median of 18.8%.
State rank #10 of 159 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
78.4 years
78.4 years; above the state county median of 72.9 years.
State rank #8 of 158 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
17.4%
17.4%; below the state county median of 22%.
State rank #27 of 159 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
10.3%
10.3%; below the state county median of 15.1%.
State rank #6 of 159 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 950 residents
1 per 950 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 2,428 residents.
State rank #9 of 146 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 706 residents
1 per 706 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,555 residents.
State rank #34 of 147 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Columbia County FAQ
Is Columbia County a good place to live?
Columbia County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing uninsured, life expectancy, and median household income. College attainment is 38.5% and life expectancy is 78.4 years.
What should I know before moving to Columbia County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $305,300 median home value and $1,409/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $95,592, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Columbia County?
Columbia County has 162,434 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Columbia County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 13073; the parent state FIPS is 13.
What is the median household income in Columbia County?
The ACS median household income is $95,592.
How much does housing cost in Columbia County?
Housing benchmarks are $305,300 median home value and $1,409/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $95,592, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Columbia County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.5%.
Similar population
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Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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