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Mount Ida, AR
City in Montgomery County, Arkansas.
Population
1,376
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
877
ZIP codes
0
Mount Ida and its ZIP codes
Mount Ida at a glance
- Mount Ida is about 15 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $37,045 a year, 39% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $140,900 (25% below Arkansas) and median rent is $576 a month.
Local data for Mount Ida, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mount Ida, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,045
Poverty rate
32.6%
Median home value
$140,900
Median rent
$576/mo
Homeownership
56.0%
Bachelor's or higher
12.5%
Median age
47.8
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (323), German Americans (233), Dutch Americans (33).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Mount Ida.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$37,768
1,283 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,048
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$67.4M
FY 2026, $7,947 per person
How people get to work
Mount Ida, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.3%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mount Ida, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
406
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
43
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
57.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mount Ida, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
16.7%
U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Mount Ida
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NormanTown | 7.1 mi | 1.1 |
| Black SpringsTown | 7.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Pencil BluffCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.5 |
| OdenTown | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| Caddo GapCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| GlenwoodCity | 16 mi | 8.9 |
| Crystal SpringsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.2 |
| KirbyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 14.5 |
| PearcyCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| AmityCity | 22 mi | 3.2 |
| DaisyTown | 23 mi | 1.1 |
| Mountain PineCity | 26 mi | 1.7 |
| Board CampCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 3 |
| NewhopeCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 3 |
| AlpineCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.4 |
| PineyCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 6.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mount Ida, AR in?
- Mount Ida is in Montgomery County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Mount Ida, AR?
- About 1,376 people live in Mount Ida, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mount Ida?
- Nearby places include Norman (7.1 mi), Black Springs (7.7 mi), Pencil Bluff (8.1 mi), Oden (10 mi), Caddo Gap (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023