Monroe County, Michigan

Ida

A rural community along Lewis Avenue in central Monroe County, about 10 miles west of Monroe and roughly 19 miles from downtown Toledo.

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790Population

314Households

96.5%Homeownership Rate

40.9 yrsMedian Age

Overview

Living in Ida

Ida is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in central Monroe County. Most of it lies in Ida Township, and a smaller part extends north into Raisinville Township. The area began as a stagecoach stop between Monroe and Adrian, where the Wayside Inn opened in 1825 for travelers on rough early roads. The Michigan Southern Railroad arrived by 1839, a post office opened in 1844, and the community was platted in 1868. Its depot, later part of the New York Central, closed in 1959, and the rail line has since been removed. Ida is centered on Lewis Avenue, where the township hall, the Ida Branch Library and the volunteer fire department share 3016 Lewis Avenue. St. Joseph Church, built in 1904, is a local landmark, and Ida Public Schools operates from a single campus.

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Stats: 2020 Census (Demographic and Housing Characteristics), Ida CDP. Photo: Notorious4life / Wikimedia Commons, CC0.

At a Glance

CountyMonroe

TownshipIda (part in Raisinville)

Distance to Toledo~19 miles

ZIP Code48140

Land Area2.47 sq mi (CDP)

What Makes It Special

Why Buyers Choose Ida

Stagecoach-Era Roots

Ida began as a stop on the Monroe–Adrian route. The Wayside Inn opened in 1825, and the community was platted in 1868.

One-Campus School District

Ida Public Schools has its elementary, middle and high schools together on one campus just east of Lewis Avenue.

Easy US 23 Access

Ida is about 4 miles east of US 23 at exit 13 (Ida West Road), and M-50 runs about 2.5 miles to the north.

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Parks & Recreation

Ida Parks

Ida Fireman's Park

Behind the Ida Township Municipal/Library Building, 3016 Lewis Ave, Ida

Playground
1/3-mile paved walking loop
Pavilion (first come, first served)

Petersburg State Game Area

Summerfield Township, west of Ida (Lulu Rd and Ida Center Rd area)

About 616 acres of state land
Hunting
Wildlife viewing
Parking areas

West County Park (Monroe County)

13980 Rightmire Rd, Dundee Township

60 acres fronting the River Raisin
Natural area with native plantings
River access
Hiking

Ida Public Schools

Ida Schools

Public

Ida Elementary School7900 Ida St, Ida, MI 48140
Ida Middle School3143 Prairie St, Ida, MI 48140
Ida High School3145 Prairie St, Ida, MI 48140

School assignment is based on home address, and district boundaries do not always follow township or ZIP Code lines. Contact Ida Public Schools directly to confirm which schools serve a specific property.

Frequently Asked

Ida FAQ

What is Ida, Michigan known for?

Ida is a rural community with stagecoach and railroad roots. It is known for its single-campus school district, Ida Public Schools.

How far is Ida from downtown Toledo?

Ida is about 19 miles by road from downtown Toledo, Ohio. The city of Monroe is about 10 miles to the east.

What school district serves Ida?

Ida Public Schools serves the community and a wider surrounding area. Its elementary, middle and high schools share one campus just east of Lewis Avenue.

Is Ida a city or village?

Neither. Ida is an unincorporated community that was first listed as a census-designated place in the 2020 Census. Local government comes from Ida Township, and part of the CDP lies in Raisinville Township.

Where can I find parks near Ida?

Ida Fireman's Park, behind the township hall on Lewis Avenue, has a playground, a paved walking loop and a pavilion. The Petersburg State Game Area and Monroe County's West County Park are short drives to the west and northwest.

What is the population of Ida?

The Ida CDP had 790 residents and 314 households in the 2020 Census. Ida Township as a whole had 4,783 residents.

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