Louisiana · Metropolitan Area
Ida is a small town in Louisiana with a population of 254. Residents earn $50,625 per year, which is 33% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ida receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Ida offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ida is $50,625, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Ida is $87,100, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Ida is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Ida enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,625 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,362 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,003 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,013 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.7% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,667 |
| County GDP | $7,656M |
| Restaurants | 280 |
| Healthcare | 264 |
| Retail | 436 |
| Manufacturing | 65 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,331 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.82% |
| Commute Time | 38.1 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $87,100 |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $121,686 |
| Median List Price | $650,000 |
| Median List Price | $650,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $85 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.3% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $725 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Studio | $763 |
| 1 Bedroom | $832 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,007 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,298 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,508 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,331 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.82% |
| Obesity | 37.7% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.5% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 9.1% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.7% |
| Depression | 33.6% |
| Mental Distress | 22.4% |
| Physical Distress | 16.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,647/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 264 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Annual Average | 65.3°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.8 inches |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 245 ft (75 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 179/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9989°N, 93.8964°W |
| County FIPS | 22015 |
Winner: Republican by 43.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.7% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.2% |
| School Test Score | 4.48 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 179/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 264 |
| Restaurants | 280 |
| Retail Stores | 436 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Avg Commute | 38.1 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |