Americus, GA

Living in Americus

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Bikeability 11
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Walkability 39
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Commute 94
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Public Transit 12
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 42
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Airports 20
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Hospitals 27
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Colleges 13
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Schools 14
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Americus, GA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Americus, GA

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Southland Academy
2 miles, E
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Oglethorpe Sda School
18 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Americus, GA

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Americus, GA

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Airports

Airports near Americus, GA

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Columbus Airport
52 miles, NW
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