| Document And Entity Information | Apr. 01, 2021 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Entity, Registrant Name | Investar Holding Corporation |
| Document, Type | 8-K |
| Document, Period End Date | Apr. 1, 2021 |
| Entity, Incorporation, State or Country Code | LA |
| Entity, File Number | 001-36522 |
| Entity, Tax Identification Number | 27-1560715 |
| Entity, Address, Address Line One | 10500 Coursey Blvd. |
| Entity, Address, City or Town | Baton Rouge |
| Entity, Address, State or Province | LA |
| Entity, Address, Postal Zip Code | 70816 |
| City Area Code | 225 |
| Local Phone Number | 227-2222 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock |
| Trading Symbol | ISTR |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity, Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity, Central Index Key | 0001602658 |
