At a Glance
Median Income
$40,250
$18,896 per capita
Home Value
$66,700
Zillow: $125,425
Median Rent
$504/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
398/100K
1,672/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.7%
71.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
30.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.6%
23.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Ola Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ola's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ola a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ola residents earn a median household income of $40,250 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,896. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 454 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ola is $66,700 , 76% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $125,425. Median rent is $504/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Ola reports 398 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,672/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
7.7% of adults in Ola hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
71.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ola has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population977
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density575/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$40,250
Per Capita$18,896
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty30.0%
County GDP$727M
Avg Weekly Wage$787
Housing
A+
Home Value$66,700
Rent$504
Ownership42.5%
Zillow$125,425
Housing Units592
Rent Burden24.6%
Crime
F
Violent398/100K
Property1,672/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault159/100K
Burglary557/100K
Health
Obesity45.6%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking23.5%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death13,583/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain49.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation354 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+71.8%
Graduate+0.3%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute19 min
Broadband75.2%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Ola was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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