Ideal, GA
Living in Ideal
Bikeability21
Walkability59
Commute49
Public Transit23
Affordability100
Public Safety78
Airports28
Hospitals31
Colleges13
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Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
312Population-376 (2010–19)
59 y Median Age+21 (2010–19)
6%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
52%Family Households-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years13%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years37%
75 years and over18%
Diversity
Black76%
Caucasian23%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school42%
High school graduate26%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household52%
Householder living alone48%
Economy
$22kMedian Household Income-$4.5k (2010–19)
60%Above Poverty-8% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K52%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K6%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector77%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation38%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Service27%
Commute
Car, truck, or van79%
Walked6%
Housing
$61kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$303Median Monthly Rent-$13 (2010–19)
40%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home27%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K40%
$50K to $99K46%
$100K to $149K4%
$200K to $249K9%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity45%
LP gas41%
Utility gas13%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ideal
United States45
Georgia43
Macon County27
Property Crime in Ideal
United States48
Georgia59
Macon County20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (67%)(32%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump34%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 48 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ideal
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding24
Tornado32
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ideal, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ideal, GA
Oglethorpe Sda School
9 miles, SE
Clearview Mennonite School
13 miles, E
Montessori Joy Learning Center
14 miles, NE
Montezuma Mennonite School
14 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Ideal, GA
Fort Valley State University
21 miles, NE
Georgia Southwestern State University
22 miles, S
Middle Georgia State University
40 miles, NE
Wesleyan College
44 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ideal, GA
Flint River Community Hospital
11 miles, SE
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center
22 miles, S
Perry Hospital
29 miles, E
Medical Center of Peach County, Navicent Health
30 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Ideal, GA
Columbus Airport
45 miles, W
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
58 miles, S
Dothan Regional Airport
104 miles, SW