Americus Urban Area, GA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
33,713 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$42,821 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$126,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$470 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$599 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Georgia
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Georgia
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 46
Feb 4 0 50
Mar 5 0 56
Apr 3 0 63
May 2 0 71
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 5 0 80
Aug 4 0 80
Sep 4 0 75
Oct 2 0 65
Nov 4 0 56
Dec 4 0 47

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right.

Liberal (48%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 47%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, GA State Senate District 12, GA State House District 151, GA
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Schools

Sumter County Elementary School
<1 miles, NE • 1 star
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Colleges

South Georgia Technical College
2 miles, E • 1.4 star
Fort Valley State University
36 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Albany State University
37 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Phoebe Sumter Medical Center
3 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Crisp Regional Hospital
27 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
35 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Airports

Columbus Airport
51 miles, NW • 1 star
Dothan Regional Airport
90 miles, W • 1 star
Valdosta Regional Airport
107 miles, S • 1 star
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