Olla, LA

Louisiana · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.0 Good / 5.0
1,315 Population
$34,444 Median Income
$117,800 Home Value
$443 Median Rent
65°F Avg Temperature
38.3 yrs Median Age
9.4% Bachelor's Degree+
3.0
Overall
2.4
Economy
4.8
Affordability
1.8
Education

People

Population1,315
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density335/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 88.1%

Economy

2.4/5
Median Income$34,444
Per Capita Income$26,674
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty Rate23.3%
County GDP$634M

Housing

4.8/5
Home Value (Census)$117,800
Zillow Value$119,985
Median Rent$443
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,007

Health

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes13.5%
Depression33.3%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Jan / Jul47° / 82°
Rain60 in/yr
Snow1 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

1.8/5
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+81.0%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.48
Libraries (County)3

Community

2024 VoteR 91% / D 8%
Commute20 min
Work From Home2.9%
BroadbandN/A

How Olla Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$34,444
Home Value$117,800
Median Rent$443
Poverty Rate23.3%
Bachelor's Degree+9.4%
Unemployment4.9%
Avg Temperature65.0°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,315
Population Density335 per sq mi
Median Age38.3 years
Male51.3%
Female48.7%
Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 88.1% Black 1.6% Hispanic 0.2% Other 10.1%
White88.1%
Black or African American1.6%
Hispanic or Latino0.2%
Asian0.0%
Other Races10.1%

Language

English Only97.7%
Spanish Speakers2.3%
English 97.7% Spanish 2.3%

Social Characteristics

Disability19.9%
Health Insurance90.7%

Income

54% below avg
Median Household Income$34,444
Per Capita Income$26,674
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$940
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$63,925

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate4.9%
Poverty Rate23.3%
Total Establishments (County)468
County GDP$634M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation26
Healthcare Facilities26
Retail Stores48
Manufacturing8
Total Establishments468

Industry Mix

Restaurants 26 Healthcare 26 Retail 48 Manufacturing 8

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$63,925
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,020

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time19.5 min
Work From Home2.9%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

58% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$117,800
Zillow Home Value Index$119,985

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied63.3%

Rental Costs

62% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$443

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$763
1 Bedroom$832
2 Bedroom$1,007
3 Bedroom$1,298
4 Bedroom$1,508

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$2,020
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.71%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes13.5%
Heart Disease7.5%
High Blood Pressure38.2%
Asthma11.3%
COPD11.0%
Stroke4.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.1%
Physical Inactivity34.4%
Depression33.3%
Mental Distress (14+ days)24.3%
Physical Distress (14+ days)18.2%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage90.7%
Regular Checkup77.9%
Premature Death Rate10,508 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.0 / 10
Exercise Access62.3%
Healthcare Facilities (County)26
Restaurants (County)26

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)1

Temperature

47°F Jan 82°F Jul
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Average65.0°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation59.5 in
Annual Snowfall0.5 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation142 ft (43 m)
Land Area3.9 sq mi (10.2 km²)
Population Density335 per sq mi
Latitude31.8981°
Longitude-92.2404°
County FIPS22059

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 91%
D 8.3%

Republican +82.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.4%
High School+81.0%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.48

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Completely rural, adjacent to metro
Population Density335 per sq mi
Land Area3.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)3

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)1

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