Ira is a town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States.

[4][5] According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 21.3 square miles (55.2 km2), all land.

Following the Revolutionary War, veteran and historian Lemuel Roberts served as Captain of the Ira militia.

There were 192 housing units at an average density of 9.0 per square mile (3.5/km2).

18.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.