At a Glance
Median Income
$81,125
$27,005 per capita
Home Value
$120,900
Zillow: $206,702
Median Rent
$969/mo
29.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.7%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
13.1% smoking rate
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?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Americus residents earn a median household income of $81,125 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,005. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 878 business establishments, including 106 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Americus is $120,900 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,702. Median rent is $969/month, with 29.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
27.7% of adults in Americus hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Americus has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,147
Median Age27.9 yrs
Density1,062/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,125
Per Capita$27,005
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$1,975M
Avg Weekly Wage$913
Housing
A+
Home Value$120,900
Rent$969
Ownership77.9%
Zillow$206,702
Housing Units375
Rent Burden29.6%
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,547/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain35.8 in/yr
Elevation1,158 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.7%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Americus was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Topeka Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 106 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.