Columbia County, GA Eviction Risk
5 cities · 92,349 residents · Avg 5.5/10 (Moderate) · Updated5.5Avg score
6.2Highest city
5.1Lowest city
31.5%Rent burden
$1,436Median rent
R+25.82020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Columbia County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appling, GA | 702 | — | — | 6.2 |
| 2 | Harlem, GA | 3,885 | — | 42.4% | 5.6 |
| 3 | Grovetown, GA | 17,014 | $1,407 | 24.1% | 5.3 |
| 4 | Martinez, GA | 33,750 | $1,284 | 30.6% | 5.2 |
| 5 | Evans, GA | 36,998 | $1,617 | 28.7% | 5.1 |
About Columbia County
Columbia County spans 5 cities serving approximately 92,349 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 5.5/10. The county voted Republican by 25.8 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city within the county. Use the grid above to see exact scores, median gross rent, and rent burden for every municipality. Click any city for full sub-score breakdown including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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