Burry me here... in the sky, 2013
Sky Valley’s story
Sky Valley in pictures
Census counts: 65 in 1980, 482 in 2020. The archive holds 7 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 3 maps from 1935 on.
Explore the history →Sky ValleyGA
A town of 492.
Population
492
2025 Census estimate · +0.2% since 2020
Typical home
$434K
+1.1% in a year
Median age
65.3
years
Jobs based here
87
A commuter town
Is Sky Valley a good place to live?
62% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Sky Valley, above both Georgia’s towns (25%) and U.S. towns (29%). No town among the 265 in Georgia we compare has a lower July high than Sky Valley. Sky Valley’s trail density is 2.0 miles per square mile, where Georgia’s towns sit at 0.3 and U.S. towns at 0.4. Sky Valley has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
492 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Sky Valley: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Sky Valley, and how to reach them.
PowerGeorgia Power16.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterSky Valley water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers90% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Sky Valley’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Georgia you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereRabun County Board of Elections and RegistrationRabun County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP codes30537, 3056830537 99% · 30568 1%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Sky Valley.
Work & commute
Sky Valley has 0.4 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Sky Valley for work: only 2% work in town. 30% of residents live below the poverty line in Sky Valley. Jobs based in Sky Valley grew to 87 in 2023, 63 more than in 2013.
2%work in town
| Sky Valley | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 30% | 15% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.9% | 9.1% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Sky Valley2%
Clayton10%
Dillard7%
Gainesville3%
Atlanta3%
32 mi
median commute distance
87
jobs based in Sky Valley
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Housing
The typical home in Sky Valley is valued at about $434K
The typical Sky Valley home is worth about $434,000, up 1.1% in a year, 32% above the Georgia typical home. Sky Valley’s median rent is $1,377 a month.
$434KZillow home value
| Sky Valley | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,377 a month | $1,154 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 59% | 58% | 73% |
Typical home value
Sky Valley$434K
Georgia$329K
+1.1%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Sky Valley
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 69% of U.S. communities.
31risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Sky Valley, expect mild winters and pleasant summers
Sky Valley has chilly winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. No town among the 265 in Georgia we compare has a lower January low than Sky Valley.
2″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter30–50°
Spring44–68°
Summer61–82°
Fall45–68°
Oct 29
typical first frost
Apr 10
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Compared with most of Georgia and the rest of the country, fewer of Sky Valley’s adults report frequent mental distress
12% of Sky Valley adults report frequent mental distress. No town among the 262 in Georgia we compare has a lower share of adults who sleep under 7 hours than Sky Valley. 16% of Sky Valley adults report frequent physical distress.
| Sky Valley | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 19% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 9.5% | 14% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 40% | 36% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 53% | 38% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Georgia
15 better8 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Sky Valley | GA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 6.1% | 15% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.1% | 9.6% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 16.7% | 7% |
Mountain Lakes Medical Center
6 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Outdoors
Sky Valley has set aside 1.8% of its land for conservation
6.2 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
1.8%conserved
1.8%
conserved · 35 of 1,957 acres
6.2 mi
of trails · 2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Nantahala National Forest | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Sky Valley
17pages on Sky Valley
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Sky Valley; the nearest are
Western Carolina UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Cullowhee, NC23.6 mi$4,630 in-state tuitionSouthwestern Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Sylva, NC25.8 mi$4,112 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Sky Valley residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Georgia.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Sky Valley for work
Where Sky Valley’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
87jobs based in Sky Valley
2%of working residents work in town
32 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Sky Valley
City in Georgia, United States
Sky Valley is a city in Rabun County, Georgia, United States and is nestled in a mountain valley on the northwest slopes of Rabun Bald, Georgia's second-highest peak. Incorporated in March 1978, it recorded a total population of 250 as of the 2000 U.S. census, and 482 as of 2020. Sky Valley shares ZIP code 30537 with nearby Dillard. Since 1969, it is home to Sky Valley Resort (now renamed Sky Valley Country Club), which features championship golf, championship croquet, tennis, and swimming, and formerly downhill skiing.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 3.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 3,297 ft
- Area code
- 706
Questions about Sky Valley
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Sky Valley, GA a good place to live?
Sky Valley has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.