Sylvester, GA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
5,557 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,808 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$125,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$555 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$503 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Worth County
3
Albany Metro Area
6
Georgia
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Worth County
3
Albany Metro Area
7
Georgia
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 48
Feb 4 0 51
Mar 5 0 58
Apr 3 0 65
May 3 0 73
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 5 0 82
Aug 5 0 81
Sep 4 0 76
Oct 3 0 67
Nov 3 0 58
Dec 4 0 50

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 31%
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Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, GA State Senate District 13, GA State House District 152, GA
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Schools

Worth County Achievement Center
<1 miles, N • 3.2 star
Worth County Middle School
1 miles, N • 1.9 star
Worth County High School
1 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
18 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Albany State University
18 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Albany Technical College
20 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
19 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Tift Regional Medical Center
21 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
21 miles, NW • 1 star
Valdosta Regional Airport
61 miles, S • 1 star
Tallahassee International Airport
84 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Columbus Airport
94 miles, N • 1 star
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