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Tyrone

A town of 7,896 people in Georgia
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Map of Tyrone: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land1.1%89 of 8,236 acres
Trails4.1 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves811 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

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About Tyrone

Town in Georgia, United States
1909Established
7,658Population
12.9 sq miArea
981 ftElevation

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.

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From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Living in Tyrone

Housing in Tyrone

$506K▼ 1.3% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Tyrone home is worth about $506,000, down 1.3% in a year, 53% above the Georgia typical home.

A seller's market

Buyer’sBalancedSeller’s
Days on market16
Sale-to-list99.1%
Sold in May13
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Tyrone

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Safety Grade A

Tyrone reports less crime per resident than 90% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000
Tyrone 0.4
Georgia 3
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Tyrone 3.1
Georgia 14
U.S. 15.5
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Tyrone

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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.

Atlanta
16%
Peachtree City
9%
Fayetteville
5%
College Park
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Tyrone →

Health in Tyrone

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Health Grade A

Healthier than 90% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Georgia

19better than GA·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 12 are too close to call.

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What stands out

Care nearby

Piedmont Fayette HospitalFayetteville · 5.3 mi · ER
Yourtown Health QuickcarePalmetto · 5.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Tyrone · CMS · HRSAHealth in Tyrone →

Natural hazards in Tyrone

30
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 30% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Tyrone →

Climate in Tyrone

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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.

56° / 35°Winter
74° / 49°Spring
88° / 68°Summer
74° / 51°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Tyrone →

Schools in Tyrone

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School Grade A

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.

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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.

Tyrone’s library

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Tyrone Public Library143 Commerce Drive · part of Flint River Regional Library System
E-books41 hrs a week
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Where Tyrone residents work nearby:Peachtree City 9%Work & commute →
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