At a Glance
Violent Crime
173/100K
2,078/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.8%
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Americus a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Americus reports 173 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,078/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Americus hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Americus has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population56
Median Age60.2 yrs
Density243/mi²
Male / Female25% / 75%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans56.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$58,507
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$952M
Avg Weekly Wage$956
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership39.5%
Zillow$317,610
Housing Units168
Rent Burden23.0%
Crime
F
Violent173/100K
Property2,078/100K
Health
Obesity26.8%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,473/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation543 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+27.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Broadband43.0%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations29
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Americus was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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