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Americus, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Sumter County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
15,910
Population
1,402/sq mi density
$39,527
Median Income
$20,545 per capita
$113,500
Home Value
$122,833 Zillow
$825
Median Rent
29.7% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
841
Violent Crime/100K
5,526 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$39,527 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,500 home value, $825/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
841 violent crimes/100K (121% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Americus enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 439 ft (134 m) |
| Area | 11.4 sq mi (29.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,402/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.0744°N, 84.2228°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Sumter County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Georgia Regional (ABY) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0422 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in |
Americus has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 47°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (2.0").