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Ida, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Bossier Parish County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
254 Population 179/sq mi density
$50,625 Median Income $27,362 per capita
$87,100 Home Value $121,686 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$50,625 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,100 home value, $725/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Ida enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.3°F
21% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation245 ft (75 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density179/sq mi
Coordinates32.9989°N, 93.8964°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBossier Parish County
Nearest AirportTexarkana Regional-Webb Field (TXK)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.8"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.76"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0398 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.64 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.5 / 100
Community Resilience35.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

May 17, 2012 3 km NE of Timpson, Texas M4.8 127 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 131 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 129 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 134 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 127 km
Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 110 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 36 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 141 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 139 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 114 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 45 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 117 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 46 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 126 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 138 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 37 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 133 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 134 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 119 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 3 134 km
2008 Ike Category 2 259 km
2005 Rita Category 1 279 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

654 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 39 fatalities, 669 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1999 EF4 53 km 7
Dec 3, 1978 EF4 57 km 2
Mar 12, 1971 EF4 76 km 1
Dec 19, 1957 EF4 72 km 2
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 71 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 86 km 1
Jan 20, 2010 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 14 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 65 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 88 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 82 km 0
Nov 3, 1992 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 23, 1985 EF3 4 km 0
May 2, 1984 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX (41,645 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX 41,645 52 km
2022 TXCLR-FY22-RX-W 3,288 43 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,925 86 km
2011 DIANA 2,863 91 km
2022 CANEY C 11-14 2,323 90 km
2011 592 2,278 25 km
2011 PETERS CHAPEL 2,072 49 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,756 68 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,699 92 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,649 90 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,618 85 km
2011 MARSHALL 1,583 64 km
2018 C-25 26 27 1,565 69 km
2018 MIDDLEFORK UNIT 1,514 86 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,478 90 km
2011 RELEASE 1,398 18 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,358 28 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,325 87 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,317 47 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,199 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
March 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in
April 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
May 71°F (22°C) 4.6 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.5 in
July 84°F (29°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.1 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in Wettest
December 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in

Ida has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (3.1").

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