Updated April 2026 · 11 cities · 6 data sources
Georgia Data Profile 2026: Crime, Schools, Water, Air, Hospitals & City Spending
Crime & Safety
Georgia has an average safety score of 59.3/100 across 3 cities, below the national average of 61.5/100.
School Quality
Georgia cities average a school score of 69.4/100 across 5 cities.
Top School Districts
| City | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpharetta | 71 | B |
| Cumming | 70 | B |
| Atlanta | 69 | B |
| Decatur | 69 | B |
| Marietta | 68 | B |
Lowest-Rated Schools
| City | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Marietta | 68 | B |
| Atlanta | 69 | B |
| Decatur | 69 | B |
| Cumming | 70 | B |
| Alpharetta | 71 | B |
Water Safety
Georgia cities average a water safety score of 71.5/100 across 4 cities.
Cleanest Water
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta | 100 | A | 0 |
| Decatur | 94 | A | 0 |
| Alpharetta | 82 | A | 3 |
| Atlanta | 10 | F | 5 |
Most Water Violations
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 10 | F | 5 |
| Alpharetta | 82 | A | 3 |
| Marietta | 100 | A | 0 |
| Decatur | 94 | A | 0 |
Air Quality
Georgia cities average a median AQI of 46 across 2 cities.
Hospital Quality
Georgia cities have an average hospital quality rating of 2.4/5 across 10 cities with a total of 31 hospitals tracked.
City Spending
Georgia cities average $19,878.5 in per-capita spending with an average fiscal health score of 67.5/100.
Most Fiscally Efficient
| City | Fiscal Score | Per Capita |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 85/100 | $25,457 |
| Columbus | 82/100 | $15,522 |
| Alpharetta | 79/100 | $13,647 |
| Savannah | 57/100 | $24,281 |
| Albany | 52/100 | $16,411 |
According to data compiled by CitySpend.org from 6 federal sources, Georgia has 11 tracked cities with an average safety score of 59.3, school score of 69.4, and water safety score of 71.5.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on FBI crime data, Savannah is the safest city in Georgia with a safety score of 72/100 (Grade B).
Alpharetta has the highest average school score in Georgia at 71/100 (Grade B).
Marietta has the highest water safety score in Georgia at 100/100 with 0 violations.
Atlanta has the highest fiscal health score in Georgia at 85/100 with per-capita spending of $25,457.
Douglas has the best air quality in Georgia with a median AQI of 41 (Grade B).
Cross-site data compiled from CrimeContext, WaterSafe, AirHistory, SchoolGrades, HospitalCosts, and CitySpend databases. Scores reflect the most recent federal data available for each dimension.
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Source: Census Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances, 2026.