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Mount Ida, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Montgomery County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,358 Population 865/sq mi density
$43,114 Median Income $30,994 per capita
$157,900 Home Value $232,571 Zillow
$709 Median Rent 38.1% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
45 Violent Crime/100K 3,810 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$43,114 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$157,900 home value, $709/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
45 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Mount Ida, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,114
43% below
$30,994 per capita
Home Value
$157,900
44% below
Zillow: $232,571
Median Rent
$709/mo
39% below
38.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
45/100K
88% below
3,810/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
58% below
81.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
20.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
30% above
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Mount Ida Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Mount Ida's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
57%
Home Value
56%
Rent
61%
Poverty
168%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
39%
Crime
12%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mount Ida a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mount Ida residents earn a median household income of $43,114 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,994. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 185 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mount Ida is $157,900 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,571. Median rent is $709/month, with 38.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Safety & Crime

Mount Ida reports 45 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,810/100K.

Education

14.2% of adults in Mount Ida hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 81.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mount Ida has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,358
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density865/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,114
Per Capita$30,994
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty20.8%
County GDP$209M
Avg Weekly Wage$707

Housing

A+
Home Value$157,900
Rent$709
Ownership52.2%
Zillow$232,571
Housing Units669
Rent Burden38.1%

Crime

F
Violent45/100K
Property3,810/100K

Health

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death13,842/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain57.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation700 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute22 min
Broadband81.0%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Mount Ida was founded in 1890.
The median home in Mount Ida was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
33.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.