The Town FilesMuscogee County, Georgia
203,711 people. The median home is worth $193,900 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $58,073.
Towns in Muscogee County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 206,922 | $193,900 | $58,073 | 35.4 |
People and housing
| Muscogee County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $193,900 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,106 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $58,073 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.5% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.0% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
89,176 jobs in 2024, average pay $55,578 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 362 storm events in Muscogee County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Muscogee County has been included in 14 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
| October 10, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3406: Hurricane Michael |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).