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Retirement community in Moultrie, Georgia

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Moultrie, Georgia Retirement Guide

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Retirement Score

Moultrie, Georgia at a Glance

Median Home Price
$135,800
State Income Tax
State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; retirement income exclusion up to $65k.
Avg January Low
37.2°F
Cost of Living Index
95.7 (US avg = 100)
RetireCityIQ Score
71 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Moultrie, Georgia, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
95.7 (U.S. avg = 100)Low confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$41,228High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Moultrie's cost of living is 4.299999999999997% below the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$135,800High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$716High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
45.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Moultrie using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$294

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$330

Median home price used: $135,800

Median rent reference: $716 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
100 / 100High confidence
CMS Hospital General Information · Updated October 2026
Care Access (Proxy)
100 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
41.1 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Moultrie scores 100 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
45 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; retirement income exclusion up to $65k.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026

Georgia has a tax environment that is moderate for retirees.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
Avg January Low
Annual Precipitation
Sunny Days / Year

With 296 sunny days a year and an average January low of 37.2°F, Moultrie offers a traditional winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
97.1 / 100Low confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
4.9 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
0.4 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
14,533High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Age
35.9High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Age 65+
17.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Veterans
6.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
46.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Black
46.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Hispanic/Latino
10.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Asian
0.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Moultrie

What is the cost of living in Moultrie, Georgia for retirees?▾

The cost-of-living index is 96, roughly 4% below the national average of 100. Median home price is around $135,800.

Does Georgia tax Social Security or retirement income?▾

For Georgia residents: State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; retirement income exclusion up to $65k.

What is the climate like in Moultrie, Georgia?▾

Moultrie, Georgia has January average low around 37°F, July average high around 89°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Moultrie, Georgia?▾

Moultrie scores 100/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a top-tier score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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