Mount Ida, AR

Mount Ida, Arkansas

Mount Ida, Arkansas, in Montgomery county, is 71 miles SE of Fort Smith, Arkansas (center to center) and 172 miles SE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. There are an estimated 981 people in the city.

The People and Families of Mount Ida

In Mount Ida, about 49% of adults are married. In Mount Ida, lots of people live on their own.

The city has a larger percentage of females than most places. Mount Ida has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mount Ida had a median family income of $30,714.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,500) in Mount Ida. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Mount Ida Housing

Approximately 66% of housing in Mount Ida is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the city. Mount Ida is known in Arkansas for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Mount Ida, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Mount Ida strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Mount Ida, AR

Comparing Mount Ida to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Mount Ida Almanac

Mount Ida Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Mount Ida Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Mount Ida, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Mount Ida Public Libraries

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Mount Ida High Schools (2004)

MOUNT IDA HIGH SCHOOL
338 WHITTINGTON
870-867-4517
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 283 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Mount Ida Colleges

(List of All Arkansas Colleges)

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