Living in Columbia County, Georgia

Columbia County is a county in Georgia with a population of around 144,052, part of the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC MSA metro area. The main communities are Grovetown, Harlem.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,741/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $307K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 3.3%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 58°F) and hot summers (highs around 88°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Mountains are 1-3 hours away. The area has tornado risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.

Demographics

Columbia County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 37 and a moderately educated workforce (36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Republican.