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Iota, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Acadia Parish County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,459
Population
1,149/sq mi density
$42,750
Median Income
$22,703 per capita
$161,400
Home Value
$178,242 Zillow
$592
Median Rent
29.4% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
1,191
Violent Crime/100K
6,390 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$42,750 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$161,400 home value, $592/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,191 violent crimes/100K (213% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Iota enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 68.2°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 29 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,149/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.3261°N, 92.4956°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Acadia Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 5.4 in |
Iota has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 51°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (4.1").