Bachelor's+
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
9.1%
27% lower than US avg
How Ideal Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population39
Median Age21.9 yrs
Density76/mi²
Male / Female5% / 95%
Largest GroupWhite 0%
Veterans36.0%
Economy
Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$12,369
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$353M
Housing
Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain20.8 in/yr
Elevation1,885 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+61.1%
School Score5.45
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
CommuteN/A
Broadband12.0%
Libraries1
Is Ideal a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Ideal receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment. Ideal offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 9.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%.
Education
0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 61.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Climate & Weather
Ideal experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches, including 39.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Ideal has a population of 39 with a density of 76 people per square mile. The median age is 21.9 years, 44% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Hispanic (100%).
Population
21.9yrs
Median Age
44% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 52.0% |
| 34% below US avg |
| Spanish | 48.0% |
| 258% above US avg |
The median household income in Ideal is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
Income
| |
| Per Capita Income | $12,369 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $954 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,372 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 9.1% |
| 27% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 263 |
| County GDP | $353M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Healthcare | 28 |
| Retail | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Ideal vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 78.4% |
| |
| Premature Death | 13,290/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 69.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
Crime Rates: Ideal vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
Safety Score
Ideal has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 20.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-6°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg |
| January Average | 20°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 20.8 inches |
| 45% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 39.6 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,885 ft (575 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 76/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5400°N, 99.9218°W |
| County FIPS | 46123 |