Sylvester, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Worth County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,557
Population
846/sq mi density
$59,808
Median Income
$28,911 per capita
$125,000
Home Value
$173,442 Zillow
$901
Median Rent
29.8% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
205
Violent Crime/100K
1,301 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$59,808 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $901/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
205 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 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.7°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
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
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 | 51°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 4.4 in |
Sylvester has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 51°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and May the driest (2.5").