What are the schools like in Ola, AR?

Ola is served primarily by TWO RIVERS SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.4:1.

What is the median household income in Ola?

The median household income in Ola, AR is $44,042 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.7%.

What is the weather like in Ola, AR?

Ola has an average high temperature of 52.2°F in January and 94.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.8 inches.

Ola, AR Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Ola, AR affordable or expensive?

Ola's cost of living index is 82, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ola is 18% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $64,900 and the median rent is $521 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ola, AR?

Ola has a violent crime rate of 562.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 782.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ola, AR a Good Place to Live?

Ola is a small town of 869 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $44,042 and a 6.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 82 (US average = 100), which is 18% below the national average.

Strengths: Ola stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Ola is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ola city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 81.6

Ola's overall cost of living index is 81.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ola costs roughly 18% less than the average American city.

Metric	Ola, AR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$64,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$521	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	44.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$44,042	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Ola's violent crime rate is 562.3 per 100,000 residents — 48% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

562.3 /100k

Property Crime

782.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Ola is served primarily by TWO RIVERS SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ola, AR	National Avg
School District	TWO RIVERS SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	6.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	68.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ola sees average highs of 52.2°F in January and 94.1°F in July, with 54.4 inches of annual precipitation and 2.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ola, AR
Average High — January	52.2°F
Average High — July	94.1°F
Annual Precipitation	54.4"
Annual Snowfall	2.8"

Demographics

Metric	Ola, AR	National Avg
Population	869	—
Median Age	44.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	18.3%	22.2%
65 and over	14.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Plainview, AR 5 mi Centerville, AR 7 mi Danville, AR 10 mi Casa, AR 10 mi Corinth, AR 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Ola

Ola, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

72853

Ola vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ola, AR affordable or expensive?

Ola's cost of living index is 82, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ola roughly 18% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $64,900 and median rent is $521/month.

What is the crime rate in Ola, AR?

Ola's violent crime rate is 562.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 782.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ola?

Public schools in Ola are operated by TWO RIVERS SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1. 6.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ola, AR a good place to live?

Ola, AR has a population of 869, a median household income of $44,042, and an unemployment rate of 6.7%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Ola?

Ola averages 52.2°F in January and 94.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.4 inches with about 2.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ola?

Ola, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 72853.

What is the population of Ola?

The population of Ola, Arkansas is 869 with a median age of 44.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ola?

Key numbers for living in Ola: cost of living index 82 (100 = US average), median home $64,900, median household income $44,042, crime index 104 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ola side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.