Ida is a village in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 217 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Shreveport–Bossier City metropolitan area. Ida and nearby Rodessa are the most northwesterly communities in Louisiana. It is nearby I-49.

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Town numbers

ZIP code71044

Area code318

Living in Ida

Housing in Ida

$135K▲ 4.8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Ida home is worth about $135,000, up 4.8% in a year, 38% below the Louisiana typical home.

Only 1 sale in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Ida

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Not graded

Ida has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.

Violent0

Property0

Reported in 20250

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Ida

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Most working residents leave Ida for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Shreveport (27%), Bossier City (14%) and Vivian (10%). Half commute less than 34 miles.

Shreveport

27%

Bossier City

14%

Vivian

10%

Belcher

1%Work in townlive and work in Ida 34 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 14Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Ida →

Health in Ida

Compared with Louisiana

5better than LA·8worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

Conditions 7▼ 5 close Habits 1▲ 3 close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs 3▲ 1 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

12.3%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityLA 16.8% · better 9.1%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offLA 12.4% · better 11.1%More adults who have had cancerLA 7.5% · worse

Care nearby

North Caddo Medical CenterVivian · 10.7 mi · ER · rural critical access

David Raines Community Health Center, Inc - GilliamGilliam · 12.3 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Ida · CMS · HRSAHealth in Ida →

Natural hazards in Ida

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 22% of U.S. communities.

🌵 Drought🌊 Inland flooding🌡️ Heat waves

0Does Ida flood?no paid flood claims on record 3Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Ida

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Ida →

Climate in Ida

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Ida has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 36°, and snow is almost unheard of.

58° / 37°Winter

76° / 53°Spring

92° / 71°Summer

77° / 54°Fall

How much snow does Ida get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 19, with the last in spring around Mar 6.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.8° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Ida →