Vidalia, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Adams County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,938 Population 1,520/sq mi density
$45,958 Median Income $33,201 per capita
$141,300 Home Value $128,561 Zillow
$1,106 Median Rent 34.3% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
396 Violent Crime/100K 2,772 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$45,958 median income, 11.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,300 home value, $1,106/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
396 violent crimes/100K (4% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Vidalia, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,958
39% below
$33,201 per capita
Home Value
$141,300
50% below
Zillow: $128,561
Median Rent
$1,106/mo
5% below
34.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
396/100K
4% above
2,772/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
38% below
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
11.3%
214% above
21.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
32% above
20.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

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)

Income
61%
Home Value
50%
Rent
95%
Poverty
169%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
314%
Crime
104%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vidalia a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 11.3% (214% 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 $128,561. 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 396 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 4% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,772/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,938
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density1,520/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$45,958
Per Capita$33,201
Unemployment11.3%
Poverty21.0%
County GDP$1,249M
Avg Weekly Wage$807

Housing

A+
Home Value$141,300
Rent$1,106
Ownership70.8%
Zillow$128,561
Housing Units1,962
Rent Burden34.3%

Crime

F
Violent396/100K
Property2,772/100K

Health

Obesity42.4%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death14,568/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain58.7 in/yr
Elevation66 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 57%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Vidalia was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Esler Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.510 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.