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Vidette, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Jefferson County County

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
153 Population 158/sq mi density
$24,070 Median Income $18,917 per capita
64°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$24,070 median income, 7.1% unemployment
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Vidette, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$24,070
68% below
$18,917 per capita
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.7%
77% below
81.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
32.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
22% above
24.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
308 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
32%
Poverty
259%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
197%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vidette a Good Place to Live?

D
1.6 / 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 7.1% (97% 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.

Safety & Crime

Vidette reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

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. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population153
Median Age60.4 yrs
Density158/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

D
Median Income$24,070
Per Capita$18,917
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty32.1%
County GDP$729M
Avg Weekly Wage$948

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership92.0%
Zillow$113,369
Housing Units108
Rent Burden25.9%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity39.3%
Diabetes15.3%
Smoking24.1%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death15,667/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
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
Broadband88.0%
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.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.