Living in Muscogee County, Georgia

Muscogee County is a county in Georgia with a population of around 200,579, part of the Columbus, GA-AL MSA metro area. The main communities are Columbus.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,184/month, below the national average, with a median home price of around $165K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 3.6%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 59°F) and hot summers (highs around 88°F). Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Muscogee County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 34 and a predominantly working-class population (26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Democratic.