Ola, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Logan County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
977 Population 575/sq mi density
$40,250 Median Income $18,896 per capita
$66,700 Home Value $125,425 Zillow
$504 Median Rent 24.6% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
109 Violent Crime/100K 328 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$40,250 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,700 home value, $504/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
109 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Ola, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,250
46% below
$18,896 per capita
Home Value
$66,700
76% below
Zillow: $125,425
Median Rent
$504/mo
57% below
24.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
109/100K
71% below
328/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.7%
77% below
71.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
30.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.6%
42% above
23.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

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)

Income
54%
Home Value
24%
Rent
43%
Poverty
242%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
136%
Crime
29%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ola a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 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 4.9% (36% above 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 109 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 328/100K.

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 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population977
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density575/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans2.1%

Economy

C
Median Income$40,250
Per Capita$18,896
Unemployment4.9%
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
Violent109/100K
Property328/100K

Health

Obesity45.6%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking23.5%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death13,583/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain54.4 in/yr
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.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.