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Ida, Louisiana

village · Caddo Parish

At a glance

254
Population
$96,700
Median home value (all homes)
68% below U.S. median
$122,188
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$59,063
Median household income
25% below U.S. median
38.8 min
Average commute
82.6%
Homes with broadband
98.15%
Locations with fiber available
13.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 84 — 16% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing50% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities8% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost29% above
For business: Louisiana is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college36 mi
Nearest community college32 mi
Nearest technical college31 mi
High school graduates82%
College graduates15.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region North Louisiana Economic Partnership
state Acadiana Economic Development Council
state America Electric Power Economic Development
American Electric Power's Economic Development page outlines the company's site selection services, energy solutions, and resources to help businesses locate and grow within AEP's service territory across 11 states.
state Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development
Industrial, Agricultural & Commercial Development for Jeff Davis Parish, Louisiana.
state Louisiana Association of Planning and Development Districts
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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