At a Glance
Median Income
$50,625
$27,362 per capita
Home Value
$87,100
Zillow: $135,081
Median Rent
$725/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
83.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
20.5% smoking rate
How Ida Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ida's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ida a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ida residents earn a median household income of $50,625 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,362. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,667 business establishments, including 280 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ida is $87,100 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,081. Median rent is $725/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
14.7% of adults in Ida hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
83.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ida has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population254
Median Age55.3 yrs
Density179/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$50,625
Per Capita$27,362
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$7,656M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,003
Housing
A+
Home Value$87,100
Rent$725
Ownership80.8%
Zillow$135,081
Housing Units144
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death8,647/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain51.2 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation245 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+83.2%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute38 min
Broadband72.5%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Ida was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 280 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.