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Iota, Louisiana

town · Acadia Parish

At a glance

1,481
Population
$157,500
Median home value (all homes)
48% below U.S. median
$190,213
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$491/mo
Median rent
64% below U.S. median
$40,833
Median household income
48% below U.S. median
39.8 min
Average commute
83.9%
Homes with broadband
71.32%
Locations with fiber available
4.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 89 — 11% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing30% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities1% below
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost32% 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 college30 mi
Nearest community college10 mi
Nearest technical college12 mi
High school graduates81.1%
College graduates12.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Acadia
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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