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Ola, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Logan County County

2.6 /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
62°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
398 Violent Crime/100K 1,672 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$40,250 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,700 home value, $504/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
398 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Ola enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation354 ft (108 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density575/sq mi
Coordinates35.0314°N, 93.2240°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLogan County County
Nearest AirportBill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT)
60 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.5"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.59"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score48.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.7 / 100
Community Resilience22.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

229 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 3, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 83 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 88 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 82 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 82 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 82 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 108 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 83 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 143 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 81 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 82 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 81 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 66 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 80 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 79 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 83 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 81 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 82 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 99 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 55 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

507 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 121 fatalities, 2,058 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 59 km 16
May 24, 2011 EF4 72 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 16 km 13
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 86 km 10
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 92 km 5
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 93 km 2
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 97 km 14
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 71 km 6
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 76 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 52 km 1
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 52 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 60 km 1
May 2, 2008 EF3 65 km 5
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 36 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 47 km 1
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 42 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 78 km 0
Dec 18, 2002 EF3 83 km 1
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (15,318 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 81 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,993 72 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 96 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 83 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 83 km
2024 RX FOUCHE VALLEY 10,912 36 km
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 53 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 64 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 66 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 72 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 84 km
2010 W72 BLOOD SPRINGS 8,674 76 km
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 19 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 81 km
2006 NO MANS LAND 8,250 89 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,945 63 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 90 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 90 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,347 44 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.2 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.3 in

Ola has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (2.6").

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