How long is the commute from Ideal, GA?
Workers who live in Ideal, GA take an average of 23.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
88.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
5.0% of workers walk to work.
5.4% work from home.
9.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.5 minutes (±9.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Households without a car
- 9.9%
How people in Ideal get to work
| Means of transportation | Ideal | Macon County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 88.8% (±10.9 points) | 75.6% | 70.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.0% (±17.8 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±17.8 points) | 0.0% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.0% (±7.5 points) | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±1.7 points) | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.4% (±7.2 points) | 9.6% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Ideal, the average commute is not measurably different from Macon County (22.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (28.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ideal, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Macon County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Macon County, Ideal ranks 3 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 403 of 595.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ideal
| Vehicles available | Ideal | Macon County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.9% (±10.3 points) | 13.7% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.6% (±17.6 points) | 38.0% | 32.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.7% (±19.9 points) | 25.9% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.8% (±8.7 points) | 22.4% | 23.9% | 21.9% |
In Ideal, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Macon County (13.7%).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (5.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Ideal
| Ideal | Macon County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.4% (±7.2 points) | 9.6% (±4.3 points) | 15.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 84.3% (±13.0 points) | 85.2% (±4.3 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 71.5% (±18.0 points) | 76.5% (±4.7 points) | 91.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Ideal, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Macon County (76.5%).
It is also lower than in Georgia (91.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Ideal
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ideal | — | 23.5 minutes (±9.6) | — |
| Oglethorpe | 9.2 mi | 28.8 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Montezuma | 11 mi | 20.9 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Ellaville | 12 mi | 29.0 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Andersonville | 12 mi | 16.2 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Butler | 13 mi | 34.3 minutes (±9.2) | Not measurably different |
| Reynolds | 14 mi | 34.3 minutes (±7.3) | Not measurably different |
| Marshallville | 16 mi | 28.6 minutes (±16.0) | Not measurably different |
| Buena Vista | 20 mi | 22.3 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Macon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oglethorpe | 28.8 minutes (±6.3) |
| 2 | Marshallville | 28.6 minutes (±16.0) |
| 3 | Ideal | 23.5 minutes (±9.6) |
| 4 | Montezuma | 20.9 minutes (±6.7) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Ideal
How long is the average commute in Ideal?
Workers who live in Ideal, GA take an average of 23.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ideal without a car?
9.9% of households in Ideal have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ideal?
5.4% (±7.2 points) of workers who live in Ideal worked from home, and 71.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ideal city, Georgia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ideal city, Georgia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ideal city, Georgia
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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