City safety & data profile

VidaliaGA

Vidalia, GA is a 11K-resident city in Toombs County with a median household income of $49,370.

Toombs County, Georgia. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Vidalia, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Vidalia has a population larger than 4% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $158,500, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

11K
Population
Top 96%
By size
$49,370
Median income
$158,500
Median home
25.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Vidalia

Vidalia posts a median household income higher than 8% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Vidalia area.

Top 92%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Vidalia

Where Vidalia income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$49,370 Bottom 8% higher than 8% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. GA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Vidalia, GA beyond the headline numbers

Vidalia sits inside Toombs County, Georgia, at roughly 32.22°N, -82.41°W. Population 10,679, $49,370 median household income. Median home value $158,500, median rent $794. Poverty rate 25.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Vidalia's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 43.9%, then short sleep duration at 41%. 1 hospital in/around Vidalia, 5/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Vidalia from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
10,679
Vidalia
Median Income
$49,370
-27% vs avg
Median Home Value
$158,500
-30% vs avg
Median Age
40.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Toombs County) - Vidalia's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
27K-0%
Median Income
$52,621+69%
Median Home Value
$137,000+56%
Poverty Rate
22.5%-16%
Unemployment
4.4%-55%

Economics

Economics indicators for Vidalia, GA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$794/mo
Poverty Rate
25.7% +81% vs avg
Unemployment 5.4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 23.1%
Work From Home 3.9%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 47.3%
African American 40.6%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
43.9%
Short Sleep Duration
41%
Obesity
40.8%
Physical Inactivity
32.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
18%
Diabetes
16.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
16%
Current Smoking
16%
Lack of Health Insurance
13.9%
Binge Drinking
12.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 55%
Annual Checkup 80.9%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.9%
Stroke
4.9%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
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0
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0
Average Rating
5/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
MEMORIAL HEALTH MEADOWS HOSPITAL
VIDALIA · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Vidalia, GA? ▼
Vidalia, GA has a population of 10,679 people, located in Toombs County, Georgia.
What is the median household income in Vidalia? ▼
The median household income in Vidalia, GA is $49,370 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 25.7%.
What is the median home value in Vidalia? ▼
The median home value in Vidalia, GA is $158,500. Median rent is $794/month.
What are the top health concerns in Vidalia? ▼
The top health indicators in Vidalia include High Blood Pressure (43.9%), Short Sleep Duration (41%), Obesity (40.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Vidalia? ▼
Vidalia has 1 hospital with an average rating of 5/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Vidalia? ▼
The median age in Vidalia, GA is 40.2 years. 23.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Vidalia, GA is located in Toombs County, Georgia. With a population of 11K and a $49,370 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Vidalia area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Vidalia's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Vidalia area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Toombs County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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