City safety & data profile

MoultrieGA

Moultrie, GA is a 14K-resident city in Colquitt County with a median household income of $43,670.

Colquitt County, Georgia. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Moultrie, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Moultrie has a population larger than 25% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $157,200, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

14K
Population
Top 75%
By size
$43,670
Median income
$157,200
Median home
28%
Poverty rate

The read on Moultrie

Moultrie posts a median household income higher than 4% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Moultrie area.

Top 96%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Moultrie

Where Moultrie income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$43,670 Bottom 4% higher than 4% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. GA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Moultrie, GA beyond the headline numbers

Moultrie sits inside Colquitt County, Georgia, at roughly 31.18°N, -83.79°W. Population 14,377, $43,670 median household income. Median home value $157,200, median rent $790. Poverty rate 28%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Moultrie's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 46.3%, then short sleep duration at 40.5%. 2 hospitals in/around Moultrie, 4/5 avg rating, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Moultrie from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
14,377
Moultrie
Median Income
$43,670
-36% vs avg
Median Home Value
$157,200
-31% vs avg
Median Age
35.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Colquitt County) - Moultrie's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
46K+1%
Median Income
$49,341+52%
Median Home Value
$121,400+45%
Poverty Rate
22.9%-14%
Unemployment
4.3%-56%

Economics

Economics indicators for Moultrie, GA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$790/mo
Poverty Rate
28% +97% vs avg
Unemployment 7.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 19.5%
Work From Home 3.9%
Public Transit 0.3%

Population

White 40.4%
African American 45.9%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
46.3%
Short Sleep Duration
40.5%
Obesity
37.9%
Physical Inactivity
36.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.9%
Current Smoking
19.8%
Lack of Health Insurance
19.4%
Diabetes
18.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
18%
Binge Drinking
12.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 49%
Annual Checkup 79.6%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.4%
Stroke
5.5%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
1
★★★
0
★★
0
0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
0
COLQUITT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
MOULTRIE · Acute Care Hospitals
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Moultrie, GA?
Moultrie, GA has a population of 14,377 people, located in Colquitt County, Georgia.
What is the median household income in Moultrie?
The median household income in Moultrie, GA is $43,670 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 28%.
What is the median home value in Moultrie?
The median home value in Moultrie, GA is $157,200. Median rent is $790/month.
What are the top health concerns in Moultrie?
The top health indicators in Moultrie include High Blood Pressure (46.3%), Short Sleep Duration (40.5%), Obesity (37.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Moultrie?
Moultrie has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Moultrie?
The median age in Moultrie, GA is 35.5 years. 19.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Moultrie, GA is located in Colquitt County, Georgia. With a population of 14K and a $43,670 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Moultrie area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

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Using Moultrie's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Colquitt County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.