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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 69.7% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 30.3% |
| 126% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $48,438 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $55,203 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $801 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,094 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 622 |
| County GDP | $852M |
| Restaurants | 79 |
| Healthcare | 40 |
| Retail | 85 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,342 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.66% |
| Commute Time | 20.3 min |
| Work from Home | 22.1% |
| Census Median | $322,700 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $421,616 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,367 |
| 18% above US avg |
| Studio | $979 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,023 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,203 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,524 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,775 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,342 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.66% |
| Obesity | 32.8% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.1% |
| Depression | 22.9% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 69.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.0% |
| Premature Death | 11,891/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 100.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 40 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,492.5/100K |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 373.1/100K |
| Theft | 1,119.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 70.5 inches |
| 86% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3,054 ft (931 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 194/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9850°N, 83.3340°W |
| County FIPS | 13241 |
Winner: Republican by 56.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 62.3% |
| 85% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.9% |
| School Test Score | 4.92 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 194/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 40 |
| Restaurants | 79 |
| Retail Stores | 85 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Avg Commute | 20.3 min |
| Work from Home | 22.1% |