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Sylvester, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Worth County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
5,557
Population
846/sq mi density
$59,808
Median Income
$28,911 per capita
$125,000
Home Value
$166,334 Zillow
$901
Median Rent
29.8% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
241
Violent Crime/100K
2,774 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$59,808 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $901/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
241 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Sylvester enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 387 ft (118 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (16.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 846/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.5297°N, 83.8346°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Worth County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Georgia Regional (ABY) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in |
Sylvester has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.5") and October the driest (2.2").