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Tyrone’s story
117 years in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
- 1909Tyrone is settled
- 2005GAMap-doton-Tyrone
- 20182018 Spin Awards Attendees
TyroneGA
A town of 7,896, settled in 1909. Healthier than 90% of U.S. towns.
Population
7,896
+11.3% since 2010
Typical home
$506K
−1.3% in a year
Household income
$136K
median
Median age
45.2
years
Jobs based here
4,999
Balanced
What makes Tyrone stand out
The 3 things Tyrone does most differently from other towns.
100 U.S. towns● Tyrone
Health
Healthier than 90%
of U.S. towns on CDC estimates
Better than GA on 19 measures, worse on 1.
ASchool Grade
Schools
Better than 92%
of GA districts
School Grade A.
100 U.S. towns● Tyrone
Safety
Safer than 90%
of U.S. towns we grade
Safety Grade A. FBI data, crimes reported to police.
A growing town
Tyrone has grown 11.3% since 2010
6,879 people in 2010; 7,896 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Tyrone’s report card
Commute19 miHalf of commuters travel lessHealthAHealthier than 90% of U.S. townsSchoolsABeats 92% of GA districtsSafetyALess crime than 90% of U.S. townsHousing$506K53% above the GA typical homeHazards30/100Low risk of storm & flood damageClimate89°/33°Summer high · winter low · 1″ snowOutdoors4 miof trails · 1.1% conserved
Now in Tyrone
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Weather
Forecast →82°
Mostly Cloudy
H 88° · L 67°
Local news
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Tyrone. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Tyrone
Most working residents leave Tyrone for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Atlanta (16%), Peachtree City (9%) and Fayetteville (5%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
6%work in town
Where working residents work
In Tyrone6%
Atlanta16%
Peachtree City9%
Fayetteville5%
College Park5%
19 mi
median commute distance
4,999
jobs based in Tyrone
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
Healthier than 90% of U.S. towns
Tyrone beats the Georgia average on 19 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
AHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Georgia
19 better12 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Tyrone | GA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 7.1% | 14.5% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.2% | 17.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 8.3% | 7% |
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
5.3 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
93rd
percentile among GA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Schools
Tyrone’s public schools outperform 92% of Georgia districts
The public schools Tyrone’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 92% of Georgia’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
ASchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Christian School Private | K–8 | 52 | |
| Crestwood Christian Academy Private | 12 | 1 | |
| Clearwater Academy Private | 1–12 | 37 | |
| Clearwater Academy Private | 1–12 | 37 |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within GA on state tests and graduationAll 4 schools →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 90% of U.S. towns
Tyrone reports less crime per resident than 90% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
ASafety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Tyrone0.4
Georgia3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Tyrone3.1
Georgia14
U.S.15.5
90th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
91st
percentile among GA towns
3
violent crimes reported in 2025
25
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Housing
A typical Tyrone home is worth about $506K
The typical Tyrone home is worth about $506,000, down 1.3% in a year, 53% above the Georgia typical home.
$506KZillow home value
Typical home value
Tyrone$506K
Georgia$331K
Market temperature
16
days on market
99.1%
sale-to-list price
−1.3%
value change, 1 year
13
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 30% of U.S. communities.
30risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoes
7
paid flood claims since 1994
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Tyrone has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 33°, and snow is almost unheard of.
89°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter35–56°
Spring49–74°
Summer68–88°
Fall51–74°
Nov 6
typical first frost
Mar 26
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
89°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Outdoors
1.1% of Tyrone is conserved land
4.1 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves.
1.1%conserved
1.1%
conserved · 89 of 8,236 acres
4.1 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Handley Park | 0.1 mi | 44 |
| 2. Shamrock Park | — | 17 |
| 3. Dorthea Redwine | — | 8 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Famous people from Tyrone
3 notable people were born in Tyrone.
About Tyrone
Town in Georgia, United States
Tyrone is a town in Fayette County, Georgia, United States. The population was 7,658 in 2020. The estimated population in 2018 was 7,388. It is a part of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1909
- Population
- 7,658
- Area
- 13 sq mi
- Elevation
- 981 ft
- ZIP code
- 30290
Tyrone’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Tyrone.
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