Vidalia, Louisiana

About Vidalia

Set in the central part of Louisiana, Vidalia is a small town, home to 3,888 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Vidalia holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 2.59 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,501 residents per square mile.

📰 Vidalia News Today

• 15-year-old killed in Vidalia after playing with a loaded gun KNOE · Aug 12
• Fatal traffic accident on Minorca Road in Vidalia under Louisiana State Police investigation The Natchez Democrat · May 10
• Edwin Drue "Eddie" Beach Jr. Obituary (2026) - Vidalia, LA - Young's Funeral Home - Ferriday Legacy obituary · Jul 16
• TIME TO PLAY: Vidalia opens Louisiana’s largest inclusive playground at William T. Polk Park The Natchez Democrat · May 20
• Vidalia, Syrah Technologies move to next phase of expansion project KNOE · Jun 2

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Vidalia Unique

• Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Vidalia

• Pizza Hut — pizza
• The Camp — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Vidalia

• Vidalia High School
• Vidalia Junior High School
• Vidalia Lower Elementary School
• Vidalia Upper Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Vidalia

🏘️ Nearby Communities