At a Glance
Median Income
$24,219
$12,599 per capita
Home Value
$53,000
Zillow: $127,833
Median Rent
$643/mo
33.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
61.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
52.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.7%
27.4% smoking rate
How Ideal Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ideal's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ideal a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ideal residents earn a median household income of $24,219 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $12,599. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 52.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 236 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ideal is $53,000 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,833. Median rent is $643/month, with 33.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
7.9% of adults in Ideal hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
61.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ideal has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population648
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density568/mi²
Male / Female34% / 66%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$24,219
Per Capita$12,599
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty52.0%
County GDP$616M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,046
Housing
A+
Home Value$53,000
Rent$643
Ownership48.0%
Zillow$127,833
Housing Units237
Rent Burden33.4%
Health
Obesity47.7%
Diabetes21.3%
Smoking27.4%
Heart Disease9.0%
Premature Death12,938/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation402 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+61.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 59%
Commute21 min
Broadband56.6%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Ideal was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Middle Georgia Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.604 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.