Sylvester, GA
Living in Sylvester
Bikeability3
Walkability11
Commute82
Public Transit3
Affordability100
Public Safety66
Airports2
Hospitals29
Colleges15
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools23
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.9kPopulation-309 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age-4 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
73%Family Households+12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black63%
Caucasian34%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate37%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$31kMedian Household Income+$820 (2010–19)
72%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K40%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office17%
Service31%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$106kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$384Median Monthly Rent+$104 (2010–19)
42%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units11%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K33%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity76%
LP gas4%
Utility gas19%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sylvester
United States45
Georgia43
Albany Metro Area73
Worth County29
Property Crime in Sylvester
United States48
Georgia59
Albany Metro Area78
Worth County23
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 51 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sylvester
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding27
Tornado28
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sylvester, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sylvester, GA
Southwest Georgia Institute of Education
16 miles, W
Mother Goose Kindergarten
18 miles, E
Northside Baptist Weekday Education Program
19 miles, E
Heritage Academy
20 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Sylvester, GA
Georgia Southwestern State University
43 miles, NW
Thomas University
50 miles, S
Valdosta State University
57 miles, SE
Fort Valley State University
70 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sylvester, GA
Phoebe Worth Medical Center
1 miles, S
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
19 miles, W
Tift Regional Medical Center
21 miles, E
Turning Point Hospital
28 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Sylvester, GA
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
21 miles, W
Valdosta Regional Airport
61 miles, SE
Tallahassee International Airport
84 miles, S
Columbus Airport
94 miles, NW