Americus, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Sumter County County
Americus, GA
At a Glance
How Americus Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Americus's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Americus a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Americus residents earn a median household income of $39,527 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,545. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 728 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Americus is $113,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,051. Median rent is $825/month, with 29.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Americus reports 1,654 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 335% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,957/100K.
Education
21.5% of adults in Americus hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Americus has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.