Americus, GA
- Elevation
- 431 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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About Americus
Americus is a welcoming small city of about 16,000 in southwest Georgia, known for its deep history and standout architecture. Downtown feels like stepping into a postcard, anchored by the turreted Victorian Windsor Hotel and the restored 1920s Rylander Theatre. Surrounding the center are quiet, tree-lined residential neighborhoods filled with classic historic homes, offering a relaxed pace of life with plenty of local character.
The community carries a distinctive sense of purpose as the global birthplace and headquarters of Habitat for Humanity. It also enjoys the energy of a college town, supported by Georgia Southwestern State University and South Georgia Technical College. With its accessible cost of living, close-knit neighborhoods, and outdoor recreation at nearby Lake Blackshear, Americus offers a comfortable, down-to-earth setting to call home.
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