Mount Ida, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Montgomery County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,358
Population
865/sq mi density
$43,114
Median Income
$30,994 per capita
$157,900
Home Value
$243,833 Zillow
$709
Median Rent
38.1% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$43,114 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$157,900 home value, $709/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Mount Ida enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 700 ft (213 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 865/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5492°N, 93.6299°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Montgomery County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Smith Regional (FSM) 68 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 30.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 96.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 4.8 in |
Mount Ida has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.2") and August the driest (3.7").