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Ideal, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Macon County County
Ideal, GA
At a Glance
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)
Is Ideal a Good Place to Live?
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 0.4% (89% 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 $133,128. 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.
Safety & Crime
Ideal reports 1,538 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 305% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,883/100K.
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. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.