Oretta, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Beauregard Parish County
1.2
/5.0
F
Poor
565
Population
257/sq mi density
68°F
Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Oretta, LA
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
2.4%
93% below
62.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
22% above
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
How Oretta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oretta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
7%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oretta a Good Place to Live?
F
1.2 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
2.4% of adults in Oretta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% below the national average). 62.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oretta has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 69.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population565
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density257/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$24,884
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,972M
Avg Weekly Wage$964
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership65.4%
Zillow$156,173
Housing Units145
Rent Burden26.2%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,152/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain69.3 in/yr
Elevation99 ft
Education
FBachelor's+2.4%
High School+62.2%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Oretta was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Beauregard Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
34.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.