Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 71044
Ida, Louisiana
Risk Summary for ZIP 71044
ZIP 71044 scores 8.1/10 (Very High risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Ice Storm.
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Scores
How it compares
Live Conditions
🏠 What this means for insurance
High-risk area — review your coverage carefully
Properties in very high-risk areas often require specialized coverage that standard homeowners policies do not include. Consider flood insurance through the NFIP, wildfire-specific endorsements, or earthquake riders depending on your top hazards. Premiums in these areas can be significantly higher than average.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 71044, Louisiana
Located in the interior eastern United States, ZIP 71044 serves the Ida community. The humid subtropical climate of this part of Louisiana — bringing very hot summers, mild winters, and exceptionally high humidity — directly shapes the hazard exposure for properties in this postal area.
ZIP 71044's overall natural disaster risk is rated 8.1/10 (Very High) by FEMA's National Risk Index. The area faces significant ice storm exposure, where the thermal profile of the atmosphere during winter storms frequently delivers freezing rain rather than snow. Secondary hazards include heat and drought.
Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 71044's natural disaster risk is well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, considerably above the 6.1/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by ice storm and heat, as measured by FEMA across Louisiana. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.
Given ZIP 71044's very high risk classification, residents should treat disaster preparedness as a year-round priority. This means maintaining updated homeowners and flood insurance, building a 72-hour emergency kit, knowing the evacuation routes for the primary hazards, and signing up for local emergency alert systems.
What this means for ZIP 71044: Ice Storm preparedness
- Keep walkways treated and avoid travel during freezing-rain events.
- Have a backup heat source and charged devices ready before winter storms arrive.
- Prepare for multi-day power outages, as ice accretion frequently downs power lines.
Risk for the surrounding area
Local Factors for ZIP 71044
These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 71044 from other communities in Louisiana County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
826
RuralGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Mild Temperate
Latitude 33.0°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Moderate — seasonal fire risk
Fire score: 6.7/10
Coordinates
32.9666° N, 93.8808° W
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
Recent Climate Data for ZIP 71044
Last 12 months · Source: Open-Meteo archive
Notable Weather Days (last 12 months)
Nearby ZIP codes
Other cities in Louisiana
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). County-level data applied to ZIP codes within each county. Scores are normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. This information is for general awareness only — consult official emergency management resources and a licensed insurer for property-specific advice.