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Vidalia, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Adams County County
Vidalia, LA
At a Glance
How Vidalia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vidalia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Vidalia a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Vidalia residents earn a median household income of $45,958 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,201. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 774 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vidalia is $141,300 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,467. Median rent is $1,106/month, with 34.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Vidalia reports 413 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 9% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,495/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.0% of adults in Vidalia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vidalia has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.