Georgia’s 50
Best
Cities for Sleep
The great state of Georgia is known for its peaches, verdant landscapes, and warm hospitality. Admitted to the Union in 1788 as the 4th state, Georgia was the 13th and last of the original Thirteen Colonies. Famous people born in Georgia include Martin Luther King, Jr., Ray Charles, and former President Jimmy Carter. From the Blue Ridge Mountains in the north to Cumberland Island in the south, Georgia boasts plenty of natural beauty and historic cities filled with Southern charm.
Interesting facts about The Peach State:
- Georgia was originally founded in 1732 by a member of the British Parliament as a colony for former inmates of debtors’ prisons
- Coca-Cola was invented in 1886 in Atlanta, Georgia and sold from a pharmacy soda fountain
- Marble from Georgia was used to construct the Lincoln Memorial
- The Peach State produces more Vidalia onion, peanuts, pecans, and yes, peaches than any other state in the US
- Georgia was named after King George II by British settlers in 1733
So, how do Georgians sleep at night? Do sultry summer temps and the sound of katydids encourage slumber? Is there a difference in the quality of Zzz’s between rural and urban residents? Check out our list of Best Cities in Georgia for Sleep to see who comes out on top.
The percentage of adults who report insufficient sleep each year. Insufficient sleep increases the chance of weight gain, cognitive problems, and cardiovascular disease
The percentage of adults who report a BMI — or body mass index — above 30%. Higher body mass usually equals a greater risk of sleep apnea
The percentage of adults who report excessive drinking. Heavy drinking is linked to disrupted sleep and less REM sleep

Milton, GA













Johns Creek, GA













Alpharetta, GA













Peachtree City, GA













Evans, GA













Roswell, GA













Druid Hills, GA













Decatur, GA













Holly Springs, GA













Suwanee, GA













Tyrone, GA













Dunwoody, GA













Vinings, GA













Skidaway Island, GA













Braselton, GA













Sugar Hill, GA













Woodstock, GA













Smyrna, GA













Brookhaven, GA













Mountain Park, GA













Fayetteville, GA













South Fulton, GA













Sandy Springs, GA













St. Simons, GA













Powder Springs, GA













Snellville, GA













Kennesaw, GA













Peachtree Corners, GA













Mableton, GA













Acworth, GA













North Decatur, GA













Loganville, GA













Martinez, GA













Duluth, GA













Canton, GA













Flowery Branch, GA













Port Wentworth, GA













Dacula, GA













Tucker, GA













Wilmington Island, GA













Pooler, GA













Cumming, GA













Grovetown, GA













Marietta, GA













Austell, GA













Lilburn, GA













North Druid Hills, GA













Jefferson, GA













Whitemarsh Island, GA













Chamblee, GA












Didn’t Find Your City in the Top 50?
Don’t worry! We ranked all of the best cities for sleep in your state, so scroll down to see where your city landed. And remember — there’s always next year!
Rank | City | Population | Median Income | Insufficient sleep | Mentally unhealthy days | Obesity | Poor physical health days | Drinking | Physical inactivity | Smoking | Air pollution (PM2.5) | Sleep Score |
51 | Buford | 15189 | 48772 | 350 | 3.2 | 300 | 3.5 | 160 | 210 | 140 | 3.92 | 82.88 |
52 | Atlanta | 498044 | 51701 | 390 | 3.6 | 260 | 3.5 | 150 | 200 | 160 | 3.57 | 82.83 |
53 | Hapeville | 6537 | 44828 | 370 | 3.3 | 250 | 3.3 | 180 | 190 | 150 | 4.2 | 82.77 |
54 | Doraville | 10526 | 50076 | 390 | 3.6 | 260 | 3.5 | 150 | 200 | 160 | 3.57 | 82.75 |
55 | Newnan | 39784 | 53657 | 360 | 3.6 | 290 | 3.5 | 180 | 240 | 170 | 3.96 | 82.74 |
56 | Fairburn | 15882 | 43886 | 370 | 3.3 | 250 | 3.3 | 180 | 190 | 150 | 4.2 | 82.71 |
57 | Richmond Hill | 13235 | 61555 | 350 | 3.7 | 320 | 3.6 | 180 | 310 | 180 | 3.61 | 82.7 |
58 | Redan | 31111 | 48237 | 390 | 3.6 | 260 | 3.5 | 150 | 200 | 160 | 3.57 | 82.65 |
59 | Dallas | 13607 | 48920 | 360 | 3.5 | 290 | 3.5 | 170 | 230 | 170 | 3.75 | 82.61 |
60 | Lawrenceville | 29795 | 43339 | 350 | 3.2 | 300 | 3.5 | 160 | 210 | 140 | 3.92 | 82.59 |
61 | Commerce | 6932 | 44601 | 340 | 3.6 | 270 | 3.5 | 190 | 240 | 170 | 3.85 | 82.58 |
62 | Norcross | 16563 | 43101 | 350 | 3.2 | 300 | 3.5 | 160 | 210 | 140 | 3.92 | 82.58 |
63 | Scottdale | 10217 | 46647 | 390 | 3.6 | 260 | 3.5 | 150 | 200 | 160 | 3.57 | 82.56 |
64 | Stonecrest | 54522 | 46108 | 390 | 3.6 | 260 | 3.5 | 150 | 200 | 160 | 3.57 | 82.53 |
65 | East Point | 34849 | 39131 | 370 | 3.3 | 250 | 3.3 | 180 | 190 | 150 | 4.2 | 82.46 |
66 | Georgetown | 13171 | 58234 | 380 | 3.8 | 310 | 3.9 | 180 | 230 | 180 | 3.47 | 82.45 |
67 | Hampton | 7922 | 55411 | 360 | 3.8 | 340 | 3.8 | 160 | 240 | 170 | 4.1 | 82.36 |
68 | St. Marys | 18196 | 56828 | 370 | 3.7 | 320 | 3.7 | 190 | 260 | 190 | 3.15 | 82.33 |
69 | Stockbridge | 29638 | 54414 | 360 | 3.8 | 340 | 3.8 | 160 | 240 | 170 | 4.1 | 82.31 |
70 | Gresham Park | 8772 | 41848 | 390 | 3.6 | 260 | 3.5 | 150 | 200 | 160 | 3.57 | 82.31 |
71 | Belvedere Park | 15952 | 41554 | 390 | 3.6 | 260 | 3.5 | 150 | 200 | 160 | 3.57 | 82.29 |
72 | Union City | 21873 | 35627 | 370 | 3.3 | 250 | 3.3 | 180 | 190 | 150 | 4.2 | 82.27 |
73 | Centerville | 7776 | 53036 | 360 | 3.8 | 320 | 3.9 | 160 | 260 | 190 | 3.96 | 82.26 |
74 | Fair Oaks | 9159 | 30755 | 350 | 3.4 | 260 | 3.4 | 180 | 190 | 140 | 3.68 | 82.19 |
75 | Gainesville | 41464 | 41250 | 320 | 3.8 | 320 | 4 | 170 | 230 | 180 | 3.68 | 82.17 |
76 | Rincon | 10111 | 56019 | 360 | 3.7 | 360 | 3.5 | 180 | 280 | 160 | 3.64 | 82.17 |
77 | Stone Mountain | 6324 | 38670 | 390 | 3.6 | 260 | 3.5 | 150 | 200 | 160 | 3.57 | 82.14 |
78 | McDonough | 25782 | 50993 | 360 | 3.8 | 340 | 3.8 | 160 | 240 | 170 | 4.1 | 82.12 |
79 | Candler-McAfee | 24204 | 37346 | 390 | 3.6 | 260 | 3.5 | 150 | 200 | 160 | 3.57 | 82.07 |
80 | Douglasville | 34190 | 51039 | 390 | 3.8 | 300 | 3.8 | 150 | 280 | 180 | 3.99 | 82.03 |
81 | Fort Oglethorpe | 10029 | 44327 | 340 | 3.6 | 350 | 3.6 | 170 | 250 | 150 | 3.85 | 82.01 |
82 | Warner Robins | 75797 | 48307 | 360 | 3.8 | 320 | 3.9 | 160 | 260 | 190 | 3.96 | 82.01 |
83 | Panthersville | 10883 | 36034 | 390 | 3.6 | 260 | 3.5 | 150 | 200 | 160 | 3.57 | 82 |
84 | Clarkston | 12757 | 35934 | 390 | 3.6 | 260 | 3.5 | 150 | 200 | 160 | 3.57 | 81.99 |
85 | Kingsland | 17497 | 50093 | 370 | 3.7 | 320 | 3.7 | 190 | 260 | 190 | 3.15 | 81.97 |
86 | Auburn | 7614 | 54300 | 360 | 3.8 | 350 | 4 | 170 | 310 | 180 | 3.89 | 81.9 |
87 | Calhoun | 16966 | 35621 | 340 | 4 | 270 | 4.2 | 160 | 250 | 210 | 3.85 | 81.83 |
88 | Cusseta | 10684 | 46096 | 380 | 3.8 | 280 | 4.1 | 230 | 210 | 200 | 4.03 | 81.76 |
89 | Dock Junction | 7815 | 37679 | 370 | 3.9 | 290 | 3.8 | 150 | 240 | 180 | 3.12 | 81.75 |
90 | Country Club Estates | 8176 | 37518 | 370 | 3.9 | 290 | 3.8 | 150 | 240 | 180 | 3.12 | 81.74 |
91 | Locust Grove | 7211 | 43337 | 360 | 3.8 | 340 | 3.8 | 160 | 240 | 170 | 4.1 | 81.71 |
92 | Perry | 17377 | 42652 | 360 | 3.8 | 320 | 3.9 | 160 | 260 | 190 | 3.96 | 81.7 |
93 | Athens | 127330 | 42176 | 380 | 4.3 | 250 | 4.6 | 170 | 240 | 220 | 3.85 | 81.65 |
94 | Fairview | 7099 | 42104 | 330 | 4.1 | 330 | 4.2 | 160 | 300 | 190 | 3.85 | 81.63 |
95 | Lakeview | 5546 | 36803 | 340 | 3.6 | 350 | 3.6 | 170 | 250 | 150 | 3.85 | 81.6 |
96 | Cartersville | 21141 | 47076 | 360 | 3.8 | 350 | 3.9 | 160 | 300 | 190 | 3.92 | 81.58 |
97 | Bremen | 6537 | 50574 | 350 | 4.1 | 350 | 4.3 | 170 | 310 | 200 | 3.89 | 81.57 |
98 | Lithia Springs | 17772 | 42535 | 390 | 3.8 | 300 | 3.8 | 150 | 280 | 180 | 3.99 | 81.57 |
99 | Rome | 36634 | 37733 | 330 | 3.9 | 350 | 3.9 | 150 | 260 | 180 | 3.82 | 81.56 |
100 | Garden City | 8837 | 41607 | 380 | 3.8 | 310 | 3.9 | 180 | 230 | 180 | 3.47 | 81.56 |
101 | Villa Rica | 15541 | 50222 | 350 | 4.1 | 350 | 4.3 | 170 | 310 | 200 | 3.89 | 81.55 |
102 | Winder | 17029 | 46310 | 360 | 3.8 | 350 | 4 | 170 | 310 | 180 | 3.89 | 81.47 |
103 | Savannah | 145862 | 39386 | 380 | 3.8 | 310 | 3.9 | 180 | 230 | 180 | 3.47 | 81.44 |
104 | Byron | 5188 | 48482 | 370 | 4 | 360 | 4.1 | 150 | 290 | 190 | 4.03 | 81.39 |
105 | Toccoa | 8294 | 33924 | 340 | 4.1 | 320 | 4.3 | 150 | 270 | 190 | 3.43 | 81.31 |
106 | Dahlonega | 6884 | 33007 | 330 | 4.1 | 320 | 4.2 | 180 | 260 | 200 | 3.36 | 81.27 |
107 | Eatonton | 6608 | 34298 | 350 | 3.9 | 320 | 4 | 150 | 290 | 180 | 3.96 | 81.27 |
108 | Jackson | 5083 | 35820 | 380 | 3.8 | 300 | 4.1 | 160 | 270 | 190 | 3.96 | 81.21 |
109 | Monroe | 13573 | 32510 | 370 | 3.8 | 310 | 3.7 | 160 | 270 | 180 | 3.99 | 81.2 |
110 | Conyers | 16021 | 39885 | 380 | 3.8 | 350 | 3.9 | 130 | 310 | 180 | 4.06 | 81.08 |
111 | Brunswick | 16357 | 24417 | 370 | 3.9 | 290 | 3.8 | 150 | 240 | 180 | 3.12 | 81.04 |
112 | Eastman | 5172 | 33243 | 360 | 4 | 310 | 4.4 | 150 | 280 | 210 | 3.89 | 81.02 |
113 | LaFayette | 7268 | 29379 | 330 | 4.1 | 330 | 4.2 | 160 | 300 | 190 | 3.85 | 80.95 |
114 | Vidalia | 10403 | 35756 | 350 | 3.9 | 350 | 4.2 | 160 | 300 | 190 | 3.75 | 80.94 |
115 | Columbus | 194160 | 43239 | 410 | 4 | 330 | 4.3 | 150 | 270 | 200 | 4.17 | 80.94 |
116 | Covington | 14015 | 39959 | 410 | 3.8 | 330 | 3.9 | 150 | 290 | 180 | 4.03 | 80.92 |
117 | Jesup | 9819 | 31790 | 360 | 4 | 350 | 4.1 | 150 | 240 | 190 | 3.57 | 80.91 |
118 | Thomasville | 18537 | 34615 | 370 | 4.1 | 330 | 4.2 | 140 | 280 | 200 | 3.92 | 80.91 |
119 | Dalton | 33500 | 39408 | 380 | 4.3 | 350 | 4.4 | 150 | 270 | 200 | 3.82 | 80.9 |
120 | Bainbridge | 12058 | 28834 | 380 | 4.2 | 280 | 4.5 | 130 | 260 | 220 | 3.82 | 80.87 |
121 | LaGrange | 30291 | 34249 | 380 | 4 | 320 | 4.2 | 150 | 290 | 200 | 3.92 | 80.83 |
122 | Carrollton | 26443 | 36548 | 350 | 4.1 | 350 | 4.3 | 170 | 310 | 200 | 3.89 | 80.82 |
123 | Waycross | 13600 | 28729 | 350 | 4 | 320 | 4.1 | 160 | 320 | 190 | 3.54 | 80.78 |
124 | Augusta | 201554 | 42176 | 420 | 4 | 320 | 4.4 | 150 | 280 | 210 | 3.96 | 80.77 |
125 | Tifton | 16715 | 31114 | 370 | 4.1 | 320 | 4.4 | 140 | 290 | 210 | 3.82 | 80.72 |
126 | Hinesville | 32872 | 43807 | 410 | 3.9 | 360 | 4.1 | 170 | 270 | 210 | 3.57 | 80.72 |
127 | Cedartown | 10215 | 30252 | 360 | 4.1 | 350 | 4.2 | 160 | 270 | 190 | 3.82 | 80.64 |
128 | Adel | 5298 | 29601 | 370 | 4.2 | 300 | 4.6 | 140 | 320 | 210 | 3.75 | 80.63 |
129 | Morrow | 7494 | 50961 | 420 | 4.9 | 330 | 5.6 | 90 | 320 | 270 | 3.68 | 80.61 |
130 | Douglas | 11616 | 33576 | 370 | 4.1 | 350 | 4.5 | 150 | 280 | 230 | 3.78 | 80.54 |
131 | Hawkinsville | 5193 | 34315 | 380 | 4.2 | 350 | 4.3 | 140 | 300 | 190 | 3.85 | 80.54 |
132 | Glennville | 5093 | 42531 | 390 | 4.1 | 350 | 4.5 | 160 | 350 | 220 | 3.71 | 80.54 |
133 | Valdosta | 56426 | 31701 | 370 | 4 | 360 | 4.3 | 160 | 250 | 200 | 3.64 | 80.53 |
134 | Thomaston | 8740 | 27643 | 370 | 4.1 | 320 | 4.3 | 140 | 300 | 210 | 3.92 | 80.51 |
135 | Sylvester | 5756 | 26097 | 360 | 3.9 | 350 | 3.9 | 150 | 290 | 190 | 3.85 | 80.48 |
136 | Irondale | 8244 | 48278 | 420 | 4.9 | 330 | 5.6 | 90 | 320 | 270 | 3.68 | 80.47 |
137 | Barnesville | 6711 | 26158 | 380 | 4 | 330 | 4.2 | 150 | 260 | 200 | 3.92 | 80.42 |
138 | Griffin | 22878 | 31587 | 390 | 4.1 | 340 | 4.3 | 140 | 280 | 210 | 3.96 | 80.42 |
139 | Sandersville | 5472 | 30449 | 400 | 4.1 | 330 | 4.4 | 130 | 270 | 210 | 3.78 | 80.38 |
140 | Macon | 153095 | 38247 | 400 | 4.1 | 360 | 4.4 | 140 | 300 | 210 | 3.96 | 80.38 |
141 | Statesboro | 31667 | 24869 | 380 | 4.4 | 300 | 4.5 | 170 | 240 | 220 | 3.71 | 80.33 |
142 | McRae-Helena | 8380 | 27163 | 400 | 4.2 | 290 | 4.9 | 130 | 290 | 240 | 3.78 | 80.26 |
143 | Swainsboro | 7435 | 28268 | 370 | 4.3 | 340 | 4.5 | 140 | 300 | 230 | 3.75 | 80.21 |
144 | Moultrie | 14146 | 24173 | 370 | 4.3 | 320 | 4.6 | 150 | 300 | 210 | 3.85 | 80.19 |
145 | Dublin | 15802 | 29834 | 360 | 4.2 | 370 | 4.6 | 140 | 310 | 220 | 3.92 | 80.14 |
146 | Waynesboro | 5441 | 28038 | 390 | 4.2 | 330 | 4.7 | 130 | 300 | 220 | 3.85 | 80.12 |
147 | Lovejoy | 6760 | 41511 | 420 | 4.9 | 330 | 5.6 | 90 | 320 | 270 | 3.68 | 80.11 |
148 | Fort Valley | 8962 | 23425 | 370 | 4 | 360 | 4.1 | 150 | 290 | 190 | 4.03 | 80.05 |
149 | Conley | 5994 | 38780 | 420 | 4.9 | 330 | 5.6 | 90 | 320 | 270 | 3.68 | 79.96 |
150 | Cairo | 9410 | 30649 | 390 | 4.4 | 350 | 4.9 | 130 | 320 | 230 | 3.89 | 79.95 |
151 | Thomson | 6606 | 20380 | 390 | 4.1 | 320 | 4.2 | 140 | 300 | 210 | 3.82 | 79.92 |
152 | Riverdale | 16767 | 37431 | 420 | 4.9 | 330 | 5.6 | 90 | 320 | 270 | 3.68 | 79.89 |
153 | Americus | 15309 | 27914 | 400 | 4.4 | 330 | 4.9 | 130 | 310 | 230 | 3.99 | 79.83 |
154 | Fitzgerald | 8710 | 25688 | 390 | 4.4 | 340 | 4.9 | 130 | 300 | 230 | 3.75 | 79.79 |
155 | Milledgeville | 18614 | 20846 | 390 | 4.3 | 340 | 4.7 | 140 | 240 | 240 | 3.99 | 79.74 |
156 | Forest Park | 20063 | 33208 | 420 | 4.9 | 330 | 5.6 | 90 | 320 | 270 | 3.68 | 79.66 |
157 | Cordele | 10638 | 24059 | 400 | 4.5 | 350 | 4.9 | 120 | 290 | 240 | 3.85 | 79.56 |
158 | College Park | 15212 | 29087 | 420 | 4.9 | 330 | 5.6 | 90 | 320 | 270 | 3.68 | 79.44 |
159 | Albany | 75249 | 31843 | 470 | 4.4 | 330 | 4.7 | 130 | 300 | 220 | 3.75 | 79.44 |
How Did We Determine the Best Cities for Sleep?
Sleep is impacted by important behavioral, environmental, and lifestyle factors. We compiled our list of Best Cities for Sleep by looking at 10 key metrics backed by scientific research. Keep reading to find out which metrics we chose and how they affect slumber.
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