Americus, Georgia

Population 16,835

Americus is located in Sumter County, GA. The population is 16,835, making Americus the largest city in Sumter County.

There are 9 public schools in Americus with an average Homefacts rating of D. The total crime rate for Americus is very low , and there are 107 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Americus is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Americus property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Americus include Andersonville, Plains and Leslie.

Americus Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 21.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 57.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.1%

Crime Rate

60.91% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 225
  • Violent Crimes: 841
  • Robbery: 179
  • Burglary: 821
  • Property Crime: 5
  • Larceny Theft: 4

Registered Offenders

81.73% Higher than national avg.
  • 107 offenders in Americus
  • 63.56 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

117 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 8
  • Superfunds: 8
  • Tanks & Spills: 101

Unemployment

Moderate 4.4%
  • Georgia unemployment average: 3.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

9 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 9 K-12 public schools in Americus, GA and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Americus's schools as Below Average, with an overall D rating.
2 Private Schools

Southland Academy

The Kings Academy

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107 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database


  • 110 Jenkins Rd


  • 307 Judy Ln


  • 209 Floyd Road


  • 817 Winchester Street


  • 406 Johnson St


  • 907 Adderton St


  • 146 Lane Store Road


  • 237 Horton Drive


  • 705 Lakeridge Drive

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Americus, GA

Property Reports view all

1 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Americus, GA issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Americus, GA issued 51 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $710
  • 1 Bedroom: $740
  • 2 Bedrooms: $870
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,125
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,335

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Environmental Hazards

117 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Americus, GA has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Americus, GA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.57 Average
    Americus, GA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 50.3°
  • February 52.15°
  • March 59.55°
  • April 67.28°
  • May 75.53°
  • June 82.3°
  • July 83.1°
  • August 82.6°
  • September 78.48°
  • October 68.14°
  • November 57.47°
  • December 52.68°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Americus, GA

Earthquakes
Americus, GA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Americus, GA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Americus, GA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Americus, GA has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

Demographics view details

Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Americus, GA: $24,882

Unemployment

Unemployment in Americus is 4.4%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 43.92%
White Collar - 56.08%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Nathan Deal
  • Sen. Johnny Isakson
  • Sen. David Perdue

City Representatives

  • Sanford D. Bishop Jr.

Neighborhood Info

3 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

21 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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