The Town FilesIota, Louisiana
Town in Acadia Parish · population 1,304 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $157,500
- Household income
- $40,833
- Jan low / Jul high
- 42° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 44
- Median age
- 30.3
Iota is a town of 1,304 people in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $157,500, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks more of a college town than 91% of Louisiana towns, better for cycling than 87% of Louisiana towns, better for families than 85% of Louisiana towns.
How Iota ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Iota is worth $157,500, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $40,833, which is more affordable than 21% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $491 a month. 58.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Iota | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $157,500 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $491 | $887 |
| Median household income | $40,833 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 58.6% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Iota
| People | Iota | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.3 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.0% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 33.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.3% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 32.0% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 2.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 13.3% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 39.8 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.9% | 84.6% |
Weather in Iota
July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 41.6°F. About 63.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 81 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 16 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
44 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Iota since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on October 29, 1974 about 9.6 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 71 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 23, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 7 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 12, 2024.
Severe weather in Acadia Parish since 1996
Acadia Parish has been included in 42 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
| August 27, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3568: Tropical Storm Ida |
Jobs and pay in Acadia Parish
Acadia Parish had 14,380 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,093 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Iota itself the ACS puts it at 4.3%.
Public schools in Iota
3 public schools with 1,444 students, about 19.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iota Elementary School | PK-5 | 589 | 20.3 |
| Iota High School | 9-12 | 581 | 19.4 |
| Iota Middle School | 6-8 | 274 | 17.1 |
Towns near Iota
- Egan, LA5.6 mi · 618 people · home $220,000
- Estherwood, LA10.2 mi · 694 people · home $88,900
- Crowley, LA10.4 mi · 11,710 people · home $144,900
- Mermentau, LA10.9 mi · 516 people · home $55,300
- Jennings, LA12.0 mi · 9,837 people · home $136,700
- Eunice, LA12.2 mi · 9,422 people · home $122,000
- Basile, LA12.7 mi · 1,214 people · home $100,700
- Morse, LA14.1 mi · 599 people · home $82,600
Iota questions
Is Iota, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Iota scores better for retirees than 32% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 10%. 9.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.3).
How much does a house cost in Iota?
The median owner-occupied home in Iota is valued at $157,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $40,833, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $491 a month.
What is the weather like in Iota?
July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 41.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 63.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Iota get tornadoes?
44 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Iota since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on October 29, 1974. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)