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About Americus
City in Georgia, United StatesAmericus is the county seat of Sumter County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 16,230. It is the principal city of the Americus Micropolitan Statistical Area, a micropolitan area that covers Schley and Sumter counties and had a combined population of 36,966 at the 2000 census. Habitat for Humanity was founded in Americus and its international headquarters is there, as well as The Fuller Center for Housing's international headquarters, Georgia Southwestern State University, the Windsor Hotel, The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers, and many other organizations. The city is notable for its rich history, including a large business and residentia…
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How Americus ranks
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Housing in Americus
The typical Americus home is worth about $134,000, up 7% in a year, 59% below the Georgia typical home.
Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Americus
Safety Grade D-
Americus reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 98% report less.
Work & commute in Americus
Full picture →About one in 4 of Americus’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Albany (6%), Columbus (3%) and Vienna (3%). Half commute less than 26 miles.
Health in Americus
Health Grade D
Healthier than 12% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 58% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with Georgia
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 12 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Americus
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 19% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Americus
Full climate →Americus has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 37°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Schools in Americus
All Americus schools →School Grade C-
The public schools Americus’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 85% of Georgia’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within GA. Ratings are from neighbors.
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