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Ida, MI
Census-designated place in Monroe County, Michigan.
Population
1,050
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
425
ZIP codes
0
Ida and its ZIP codes
Ida at a glance
- Ida is about 2.4 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $125,979, 73% above the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $284,200 (23% above Michigan).
Local data for Ida, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ida, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$125,979
Poverty rate
5.4%
Median home value
$284,200
Homeownership
92.0%
Bachelor's or higher
13.2%
Median age
33.2
Average commute
30.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (246), Irish Americans (152), Polish Americans (135).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monroe County. PPP loans are for Ida.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,304
40,577 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,697
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $7,327 per person
How people get to work
Ida, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.5%
- Carpooled2.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 30.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ida, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
546
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
822
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 17°F
34.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ida, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.1%
U.S. 11.1% -6.0 pts
Cities near Ida
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DundeeVillage | 6.4 mi | 5.3 |
| PetersburgCity | 7.2 mi | 0.5 |
| West MonroeCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1.3 |
| South MonroeCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 2.4 |
| MaybeeVillage | 8.2 mi | 1.8 |
| MonroeCity | 9.2 mi | 9 |
| Luna PierCity | 9.5 mi | 1.5 |
| TemperanceCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 4.6 |
| DeerfieldVillage | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| LambertvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.7 |
| Detroit BeachCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Woodland BeachCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| MilanCity | 14 mi | 3.5 |
| CarletonVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| BrittonVillage | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| Sylvania, OHCity | 15 mi | 6.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ida, MI in?
- Ida is in Monroe County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Ida, MI?
- About 1,050 people live in Ida, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ida?
- Nearby places include Dundee (6.4 mi), Petersburg (7.2 mi), West Monroe (7.3 mi), South Monroe (8.1 mi), Maybee (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023