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Olla, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · LaSalle Parish County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,315 Population 335/sq mi density
$34,444 Median Income $26,674 per capita
$117,800 Home Value $119,985 Zillow
$443 Median Rent 31.5% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$34,444 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$117,800 home value, $443/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Olla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.5 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.0°F
20% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation142 ft (43 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density335/sq mi
Coordinates31.8981°N, 92.2404°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLaSalle Parish County
Nearest AirportEsler Regional (ESF)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.5"
57% above US avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.30"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score12.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.4 / 100
Community Resilience66.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Apr 26, 2024.

Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 106 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 130 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 149 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 104 km
Jan 11, 2024 6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.8 105 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 149 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 134 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 138 km
Apr 26, 2024 8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana M2.7 125 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km SW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.7 108 km
Jan 19, 2024 5 km NNE of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.7 104 km
Apr 23, 2024 3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana M2.7 110 km
Apr 13, 2024 4 km NW of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.6 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Francine (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 2 286 km
2021 Ida Category 4 199 km
2020 Laura Category 4 82 km
2020 Zeta Category 3 292 km
2020 Delta Category 2 210 km
2019 Barry Category 1 256 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 181 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 220 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 266 km
2005 Rita Category 3 236 km
2002 Lili Category 1 211 km
1992 Andrew Category 4 164 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 297 km
1985 Elena Category 3 267 km
1985 Danny Category 1 216 km
1985 Juan Category 1 271 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

547 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 71 fatalities, 964 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 21, 1971 EF5 90 km 47
Nov 29, 2010 EF4 55 km 0
Apr 1, 1983 EF4 86 km 2
Dec 13, 2022 EF3 100 km 0
Nov 29, 2022 EF3 19 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 25, 2019 EF3 79 km 2
Sep 24, 2005 EF3 68 km 0
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 2 km 1
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 61 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 69 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 61 km 0
Dec 21, 1990 EF3 71 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 40 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 80 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 64 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 6 km 1
May 18, 1983 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 1, 1983 EF3 59 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: C-368 366 365 364 75 (5,919 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 C-368 366 365 364 75 5,919 89 km
2021 C-43/44 5,340 89 km
2020 UNNAMED 5,104 99 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,777 82 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,498 42 km
2019 C-371/369/34 4,481 87 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,440 85 km
2011 TD13 4,208 83 km
2010 WRANGLER 3,693 85 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,648 88 km
2024 RX CAT C-40-41-42 3,635 39 km
2020 UNNAMED 3,599 90 km
2019 C-110/111 3,516 37 km
2018 UNNAMED 3,431 97 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,408 61 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,338 90 km
2018 UNNAMED 3,203 90 km
2021 C15/16 3,189 91 km
2024 RX CALE C-34-369 3,183 86 km
2022 C-34/369 3,160 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 5.2 in
March 58°F (14°C) 5.7 in
April 65°F (18°C) 4.6 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.9 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in
November 56°F (13°C) 5.1 in
December 49°F (9°C) 6.3 in Wettest

Olla has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (3.5").

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