At a Glance
Median Income
$24,070
$18,917 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
7.7%
81.2% high school+
Unemployment
12.2%
32.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
24.1% smoking rate
How Vidette Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vidette's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vidette a Good Place to Live?
F
1.4 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vidette residents earn a median household income of $24,070 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,917. The unemployment rate stands at 12.2% (239% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 407 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Education
7.7% of adults in Vidette hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
81.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vidette has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population153
Median Age60.4 yrs
Density158/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
F
Median Income$24,070
Per Capita$18,917
Unemployment12.2%
Poverty32.1%
County GDP$729M
Avg Weekly Wage$948
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership92.0%
Zillow$113,369
Housing Units108
Rent Burden25.9%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes15.3%
Smoking24.1%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death15,667/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain47.6 in/yr
Elevation341 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+81.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute32 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Vidette was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Augusta Regional At Bush Field (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.