At a Glance
Median Income
$42,750
$22,703 per capita
Home Value
$161,400
Zillow: $188,729
Median Rent
$592/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
80.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
27.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
20.0% smoking rate
How Iota Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Iota's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Iota a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Iota residents earn a median household income of $42,750 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,703. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,460 business establishments, including 91 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Iota is $161,400 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,729. Median rent is $592/month, with 29.4% 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 1985.
Education
15.0% of adults in Iota hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
80.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Iota has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,459
Median Age30.2 yrs
Density1,149/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
D
Median Income$42,750
Per Capita$22,703
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty27.6%
County GDP$2,067M
Avg Weekly Wage$867
Housing
A+
Home Value$161,400
Rent$592
Ownership54.8%
Zillow$188,729
Housing Units613
Rent Burden29.4%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death14,440/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain63.5 in/yr
Elevation29 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+80.4%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 18%
Commute46 min
Broadband77.1%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Iota was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.