Americus

Sumter County, Georgia

Population 29K |Median income $42,653 |1 hospital

Population

29,061

Sumter County

Median Income

$42,653

-37% vs avg

Median Home Value

$120,200

-47% vs avg

Median Age

37.9

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

29K-9%

Median Income

$42,653+26%

Median Home Value

$120,200+33%

Poverty Rate

23.7%-27%

Unemployment

4.7%-64%

Economics

Median Rent

$857/mo

Poverty Rate

23.7% +67% vs avg

Unemployment 4.7%

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.4%

Work From Home 7.6%

Public Transit 0%

Population

African American 49.9%

White 41.4%

Asian 1.3%

Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure

43.6%

Short Sleep Duration

41.7%

Obesity

39.5%

Physical Inactivity

32.9%

Frequent Mental Distress

19.1%

Diabetes

16.7%

Current Smoking

16.4%

Frequent Physical Distress

15.8%

Lack of Health Insurance

14.9%

Binge Drinking

12.5%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 80%

Dental Visit 52.2%

Other Measures

Current Asthma

11.3%

Coronary Heart Disease

7.7%

Stroke

4.8%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★

★★

★

Average Rating

1/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

PHOEBE SUMTER MEDICAL CENTER

AMERICUS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★☆☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Americus Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 29m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jenkins, Screven, and Allendale Counties Through 10:00 AM

NOAA · 35m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 35m ago

Bushfire Alerts

Hazard Reduction Burn Underway in Wedding Bells State Forest Near Woolgoolga

NSW RFS · 1h ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southeast Alabama, Florida Panhandle, and Southwest Georgia

NOAA · 1h ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 7h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Americus, GA? ▼

Americus, GA has a population of 29,061 people, located in Sumter County, Georgia.

What is the median household income in Americus? ▼

The median household income in Americus, GA is $42,653 per year. The poverty rate is 23.7%.

What is the median home value in Americus? ▼

The median home value in Americus, GA is $120,200. Median rent is $857/month.

What are the top health concerns in Americus? ▼

The top health indicators in Americus include High Blood Pressure (43.6%), Short Sleep Duration (41.7%), Obesity (39.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Americus? ▼

Americus has 1 hospital with an average rating of 1/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.

What is the median age in Americus? ▼

The median age in Americus, GA is 37.9 years. 21.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Americus, GA is located in Sumter County, Georgia. With a population of 29K and a median household income of $42,653, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 1/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Americus area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Sumter County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.