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Iota, LA
Town in Acadia Parish, Louisiana.
Population
1,481
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,166
ZIP codes
0
Iota and its ZIP codes
Iota at a glance
- Iota is about 11 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $40,833 a year, 33% less than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,500 (27% below Louisiana) and median rent is $491 a month.
Local data for Iota, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Iota, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,833
Poverty rate
32.0%
Median home value
$157,500
Median rent
$491/mo
Homeownership
58.6%
Bachelor's or higher
12.3%
Median age
30.3
Average commute
39.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (214), Irish Americans (79), German Americans (32).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Acadia Parish. PPP loans are for Iota.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,047
14,889 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,423
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$356M
FY 2026, $6,183 per person
How people get to work
Iota, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.1%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home13.3%
Average one-way commute: 39.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Iota, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
274
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,184
9.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 42°F
63.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Iota, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
19.7%
U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Iota
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EganCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 4.8 |
| EstherwoodVillage | 9.9 mi | 1.9 |
| MidlandCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| CrowleyCity | 10 mi | 5.9 |
| MermentauVillage | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| EuniceCity | 12 mi | 5.1 |
| JenningsCity | 12 mi | 10.6 |
| BasileTown | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| BranchCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7.4 |
| MorseVillage | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| RayneCity | 15 mi | 3.8 |
| EltonTown | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| RoanokeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| Church PointTown | 18 mi | 2.9 |
| DusonTown | 19 mi | 3 |
| WelshTown | 20 mi | 6.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Iota, LA in?
- Iota is in Acadia Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Iota, LA?
- About 1,481 people live in Iota, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Iota?
- Nearby places include Egan (5.3 mi), Estherwood (9.9 mi), Midland (10 mi), Crowley (10 mi), Mermentau (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023