Ambrose, GA Utility & Living Guide

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Ambrose, GA Utility & Living Guide

Ambrose is a city in Coffee County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 327.

Last updated: June 26, 2026
Total Utilities$260/mo
1BR Rent$900/mo
Sales Tax8%
COL Index88 (-12% below national average)
Family Score7/10
Median Home$280,000
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Historical Archive & Municipal Lore

Ambrose, GA — Heritage, Historical Lore & Civic Curiosities

🏛️ Name Origins & Municipal Quirks: Named during 19th-century territorial surveys and postal route organization, commemorating early pioneer surveyor landmarks and regional topographic features across Ambrose.

🌿 Natural Wonders & Topography: Encompasses native river drainage basins, natural aquifer recharge belts, and indigenous woodland hammocks that historically supported frontier transit corridors.

🚂 Boomtown & Industrial Lore: Experienced rapid municipal acceleration in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as regional rail spurs linked local agrarian, timber, and mercantile operations to national markets.

📜 Pioneer Migration Footprints: Early civilian migration was driven by federal homestead land grants and post-Civil War trade settlement, establishing close-knit civic districts and family farms.

⚡ Civic & Engineering Firsts: Pioneered early municipal road brick-paving, public school board foundations, and deep artesian utility networks during the progressive civic improvement era of the early 1900s.

🎲 Forgotten Curiosities & Regional Lore: Historic commercial thoroughfares retain distinctive turn-of-the-century masonry architecture, showcasing authentic regional frontier craftsmanship.

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Monthly Utility Costs

⚡ Electric

$140/mo

Georgia Power
🔥 Gas

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N/A - Electric only
💧 Water

$40/mo

City of Ambrose Water Department
🗑️ Garbage

$20/mo

Coffee County Waste Management
📶 Internet

$60/mo

Combined Average Overhead$260/month

Housing Market

Rent & Property
1 Bedroom$900/mo
2 Bedrooms$1200/mo
3 Bedrooms$1800/mo
Median Home Price$280,000
Property Tax Rate0.93%
Avg Childcare/mo$800

The housing market in Ambrose is relatively affordable, with a mix of older and newer homes available. Rental options are limited, but prices are competitive. The city is seeing some new construction, particularly in the outskirts.

Cost of Living

Overall COL Index

88

US national avg = 100
vs National Avg

-12% below national average

Groceries

95

Transportation

88

Healthcare

105

Childcare/mo

$800

Tax Rates

Tax Overview
Total Sales Tax8%
Property Tax Rate0.93%
<p>State 4% + County 3% + City 1%</p>

Georgia has a progressive state income tax with rates ranging from 1% to 5.99%

Family & Relocation

Family Vibe Score
7/10
Safety Index

70

Higher = safer
School Rating

7/10

GreatSchools avg
Avg Childcare

$800/mo

City Pulse

Population Trend
+2% (growing)
Political Climate
Red
Business Momentum
Moderate, with key industries in manufacturing, agriculture, and healthcare
Top Local Concerns
Economic development, public safety, education
🚌 Transit for Families

The city has limited public transportation options, but sidewalks and parks are generally stroller-friendly

🎡 Top Kid Attractions
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    Ambrose City Park
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    Coffee County Recreation Center
  • 🎯
    Douglas Golf Course

Best Neighborhoods for Families

The downtown area and surrounding neighborhoods offer a charming small-town feel, with tree-lined streets and historic homes. The outskirts of town have newer developments with more modern amenities.

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📊 Ambrose — Census & Demographic Data

Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.

☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs

Summer months bring higher electricity costs due to air conditioning usage, while winter months see a slight increase in natural gas costs for heating. However, the mild climate in Ambrose means that utility costs remain relatively stable throughout the year.

🏛️ Local Tax Details

The ZIP code 31512 has a property tax millage rate of 12.5 mills, with no local surtaxes

👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness

6, with wide sidewalks and accessible parks, but limited elevator access in public buildings and some uneven pavement

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