Mount Ida
City in Montgomery County, Arkansas
Mount Ida is a city in Montgomery County, Arkansas, with 996 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 666 ft (203 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Norman, 6.8 miles SW.
- 996residents (2020 Census)
- 666 ftelevation · 203 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.1 km²
- 635 / sq mipopulation density
- 71957ZIP code
About Mount Ida
Mount Ida is a city in and the county seat of Montgomery County, Arkansas, United States. Founded in 1842, the city saw a silver boom in the 1880s bring early prosperity and economic development to the area.
Today, the economy is largely ranching, poultry farming, silviculture, and tourism around Lake Ouachita. It is known as the quartz crystal capital of the U.S. and is known worldwide for its quartz deposits. The population was 996 as of the 2020 census.
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Living in Mount Ida
- Median household income
- $37,045
- Median home value
- $140,900
- Median rent
- $576/mo
- Median age
- 47.8
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Mount Ida had 996 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 996 |
|---|---|
| Density | 635 per sq mi (245 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mount Ida at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Montgomery County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 996 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.57 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.5492° N, 93.6299° W |
| ZIP code | 71957 |
| Official website | mtidachamber.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0547690 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mount Ida
- Norman6.8 mi SW
- Black Springs8.0 mi SW
- Pencil Bluff8.3 mi NW
- Oden10.1 mi NW
- Caddo Gap10.2 mi S
- Glenwood16.3 mi S
- Crystal Springs17.0 mi E
- Kirby20.4 mi S
- Pearcy21.0 mi E
- Amity21.7 mi SE
- Daisy22.5 mi S
- Board Camp25.6 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Mount Ida
What county is Mount Ida in?
Mount Ida is in Montgomery County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Mount Ida, AR?
996 people lived in Mount Ida at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mount Ida, AR?
The ZIP code of Mount Ida is 71957.
What is the elevation of Mount Ida?
666 feet (203 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mount Ida?
Norman (6.8 mi), Black Springs (8.0 mi), Pencil Bluff (8.3 mi), Oden (10.1 mi), Caddo Gap (10.2 mi).
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