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Ideal, GA
City in Macon County, Georgia.
Population
718
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
628
ZIP codes
0
Ideal and its ZIP codes
Ideal at a glance
- Ideal is about 3.3 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $26,500 a year, 66% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $48,900 (84% below Georgia) and median rent is $800 a month.
Local data for Ideal, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ideal, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$26,500
Poverty rate
49.9%
Median home value
$48,900
Median rent
$800/mo
Homeownership
48.8%
Bachelor's or higher
7.0%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3), German Americans (3), French Americans (1).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Macon County. PPP loans are for Ideal.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,225
2,624 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,899
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$75.1M
FY 2026, $6,213 per person
How people get to work
Ideal, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.8%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ideal, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
188
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
53.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ideal, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.0%
U.S. 33.3% +13.7 pts
Diabetes
31.7%
U.S. 12.1% +19.6 pts
Smoking
25.4%
U.S. 12.8% +12.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.6%
U.S. 11.1% +8.5 pts
Cities near Ideal
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OglethorpeCity | 9.3 mi | 2 |
| MontezumaCity | 11 mi | 4.6 |
| EllavilleCity | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| AndersonvilleCity | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| ButlerCity | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| ReynoldsCity | 14 mi | 2 |
| TazewellCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| MarshallvilleCity | 16 mi | 3.1 |
| DoolingTown | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| HowardCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.9 |
| Buena VistaCity | 20 mi | 3.2 |
| ByromvilleTown | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| AmericusCity | 20 mi | 11.3 |
| Fort ValleyCity | 22 mi | 7.5 |
| Junction CityTown | 22 mi | 2.4 |
| LillyCity | 24 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ideal, GA in?
- Ideal is in Macon County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Ideal, GA?
- About 718 people live in Ideal, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ideal?
- Nearby places include Oglethorpe (9.3 mi), Montezuma (11 mi), Ellaville (12 mi), Andersonville (12 mi), Butler (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023