Sky Valley, GA

Georgia

Sky Valley is a small town in Georgia with a population of 590. Residents earn $48,438 per year, which is 36% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
590 Population 194/sq mi density
$48,438 Median Income $55,203 per capita
$322,700 Home Value $421,616 Zillow
$1,367 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$48,438 median income, 2.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$322,700 home value, $1,367/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $48,438
36% lower than US avg
Home Value $322,700
14% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 62.3%
85% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,367
18% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.8%
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.3%
17% lower than US avg

How Sky Valley Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population590
Median Age63.9 yrs
Density194/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Largest GroupWhite 76%

Economy

B+
Median Income$48,438
Per Capita$55,203
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$852M
Commute20 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$322,700
Rent$1,367
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$421,616

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,493/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary373/100K

Health

Obesity32.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.9%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI44 (Good)
Rain70.5 in/yr
Elevation3,054 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+62.3%
High School+97.9%
School Score4.92

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute20 min
Libraries1

Is Sky Valley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sky Valley receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Sky Valley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sky Valley is $48,438, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. 10.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sky Valley is $322,700, 14% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,367 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 6.7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Sky Valley is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,493 per 100,000, 24% below the national average.

Education

Sky Valley is a highly educated community — 62.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Sky Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 70.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Sky Valley has a population of 590 with a density of 194 people per square mile. The median age is 63.9 years, 64% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (76.1%), with 1.7% Hispanic.

Population

590
Total Population
194
People / sq mi
63.9yrs
Median Age
64% above US avg
3.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 39.3%
Female 60.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Sky Valley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only69.7%
11% below US avg
Spanish30.3%
126% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Sky Valley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sky Valley is $48,438, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Sky Valley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,438
36% below US avg
Per Capita Income$55,203
Avg Weekly Wage$801
IRS Avg AGI$74,094

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.3%
17% below US avg
Establishments (County)622
County GDP$852M

Business (County)

Restaurants79
Healthcare40
Retail85
Manufacturing26

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,342
53% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.66%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.3 min
Work from Home22.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Sky Valley is $322,700, 14% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,367 (18% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $421,616.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$322,700
14% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$421,616

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,367
18% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$979
1 Bedroom$1,023
2 Bedrooms$1,203
3 Bedrooms$1,524
4 Bedrooms$1,775

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied64.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,342
53% above US avg
Effective Rate1.66%
In Sky Valley, 32.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.9% report depression. 23.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Sky Valley vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.8%
2% above US avg
Diabetes9.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure32.3%
Asthma9.9%
COPD6.0%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.6%
Physical Inactivity23.1%
Depression22.9%
Mental Distress17.6%
Physical Distress12.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate69.9%
Checkup Rate76.0%
Premature Death11,891/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access100.0%
Healthcare Facilities40
Sky Valley has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,493 per 100,000 (24% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Sky Valley vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,492.5/100K
24% below US avg
Burglary373.1/100K
Theft1,119.4/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Sky Valley has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 70.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall70.5 inches
86% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,054 ft (931 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.9 km²)
Population Density194/sq mi
Coordinates34.9850°N, 83.3340°W
County FIPS13241
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 62.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 56.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.2%
D 21.3%

Winner: Republican by 56.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+62.3%
85% above US avg
High School+97.9%
School Test Score4.92
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density194/sq mi
Total Area3.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities40
Restaurants79
Retail Stores85

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.3 min
Work from Home22.1%

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