Americus, GA
Living in Americus
Bikeability
11
Walkability
39
Commute
94
Public Transit
12
Affordability
100
Public Safety
42
Airports
20
Hospitals
27
Colleges
13
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
14
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
16k
Population
-1.5k (2010–19)
30 y
Median Age
18%
College-Educated
-4% (2010–19)
58%
Family Households
-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black67%
Caucasian29%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate33%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$33k
Median Household Income
+$3.8k (2010–19)
73%
Above Poverty
+4% (2010–19)
18 mi
Average Commute
79%
Lived Here Last Year
-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector62%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office21%
Service23%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Taxicab1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$86k
Median Home Value
-$700 (2010–19)
9%
Built 2000 or Later
$518
Median Monthly Rent
+$111 (2010–19)
34%
Owner-Occupied
-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units15%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity80%
LP gas1%
Utility gas19%
Crime
Violent Crime in Americus
United States45
Georgia43
Sumter County53
Property Crime in Americus
United States48
Georgia59
Sumter County65
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump48%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 46 | 5 | 0 |
Feb | 50 | 4 | 0 |
Mar | 57 | 5 | 0 |
Apr | 63 | 3 | 0 |
May | 72 | 3 | 0 |
Jun | 78 | 5 | 0 |
Jul | 81 | 5 | 0 |
Aug | 80 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 75 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 65 | 3 | 0 |
Nov | 56 | 4 | 0 |
Dec | 48 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Americus
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding15
Tornado20
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Americus, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Americus, GA
Southland Academy
2 miles, E
Oglethorpe Sda School
18 miles, NE
Clearview Mennonite School
21 miles, NE
Montezuma Mennonite School
22 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Americus, GA
Georgia Southwestern State University
1 miles, S
Fort Valley State University
37 miles, NE
Columbus State University
51 miles, NW
Middle Georgia State University
58 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Americus, GA
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center
2 miles, W
Flint River Community Hospital
19 miles, NE
Crisp Regional Hospital
27 miles, E
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
34 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Americus, GA
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
37 miles, S
Columbus Airport
52 miles, NW
Dothan Regional Airport
89 miles, SW
Valdosta Regional Airport
105 miles, SE