What is the population of Mount Ida, Arkansas?

Mount Ida has a population of approximately 1,376 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Mount Ida, Arkansas located?

Mount Ida is located in Arkansas, United States, at approximate coordinates 34.5492°, -93.6299°.

What is the median household income in Mount Ida?

The median household income in Mount Ida is approximately $37,045 based on the most recent open data.

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Mount Ida

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Mount Ida

Total population

1,376

Median home value

$140,900

12.5%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$37,045

Mount Ida$37k

National$74k

Founded

1890

Elevation203 m

Land area4.22 km²

Weather60°F · Partly Cloudy

Coordinates34.55°, -93.63°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded

1890

Elevation

203 m

Area

4.22 km²

Official website

www.mtidachamber.com

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Mount Ida is a city in and the county seat of Montgomery County, Arkansas, United States. Founded in 1842, the city saw a silver boom in the 1880s bring early prosperity and economic development to the area.

History & geography

History

Mount Ida was incorporated on May 30, 1890. Episode 133, entitled "What's in my Pocket?", of the popular podcast Small Town Murder, hosted by James Pietragallo and Jimmie Whisman, featured Mount Ida on August 22, 2019.

Geography

Mount Ida is located in central Montgomery County on the south bank of the South Fork of the Ouachita River. US Route 270 and Arkansas Highway 27 pass through the town. US 270 leads east to Hot Springs and northwest to Heavener, Oklahoma, while AR 27 leads northeast to Danville and southwest to Norman. Mount Ida, the mountain, is about southwest of the town along Route 27.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

47.8

Median home value

$140,900

Housing units

696

Poverty rate

32.6%

Unemployment

6.7%

Race & ethnicity

White

93%

Black

1.9%

Asian

Hispanic

1.8%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

34.5492

Longitude

-93.6299

Water area

0.03 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Tonight

60°F

Partly Cloudy

Saturday

89°F

Partly Sunny

Saturday Night

62°F

Mostly Clear

Sunday

90°F

Mostly Sunny

Sunday Night

63°F

Partly Cloudy

Monday

89°F

Mostly Sunny

Forecast for Mount Ida, AR from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

37.7%

Diabetes

11.6%

Adult obesity

41.7%

Binge drinking

16.4%

Adult smoking

19.6%

No leisure activity

33.2%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

CADDO HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary · NORMAN · 337 students · 13.5:1 ratio
CADDO HILLS HIGH SCHOOL
High · NORMAN · 252 students · 7.9:1 ratio
MOUNT IDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary · MOUNT IDA · 235 students · 14.7:1 ratio
MOUNT IDA HIGH SCHOOL
High · MOUNT IDA · 212 students · 6.8:1 ratio
ODEN SCHOOLS
Other · ODEN · 164 students · 6.8:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).