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Iota, LA — ZIP 70543

Population: 4,082 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 70543 (Iota, LA) is $185,946 — up 4.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $329,000 after a median 57.5 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with drought, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$185,946

Median home value

+4.9%

1-year change

57.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$185,946
1-year appreciation
+4.9%
3-year appreciation
-2.7%
5-year appreciation
+5.6%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$197,231
House Price Index (state)
368.9 (+2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$329,000
Median list price
$199,500
Median price per sqft
$146
1-year sale-price change
+370.0%
Median days on market
57.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
94.2%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
-2.1%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$677/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$846/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,031/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,340/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,546/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Iota Elementary School, Iota High School, Iota Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
drought, hurricane, lightning, coldWave, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 32% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
49.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
EVR-Wood Treating/Evangeline Refining Company (9.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
69.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
61.0°F
Annual precipitation
59.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,548
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,577

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
63
Nearest airport
Zaunbrecher Strip (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
ACADIA GENERAL HOSPITAL, OCHSNER AMERICAN LEGION HOSPITAL, COMPASS SENIOR CARE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-89 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
26.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.2%
Median annual property tax
$529
Mean commute to work
39 min
Households with broadband internet
49.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,786
Average weekly wage
$840
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
36

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 70543State medianUS median
Median home value$185,946$186,662$289,727
Median sale price$329,000$225,000$325,000
Median days on market58 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$529$576$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 70543?
$185,946.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 70543?
$329,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 70543?
Median days on market: 57.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 70543?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,031/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 70543?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hurricane, lightning, coldWave, heatWave.
Is ZIP 70543 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 70543?
Risk to homes is higher than 32% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 70543?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 70543?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 70543?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 70543 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 70543?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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