What are the schools like in Olla, LA?

Olla is served primarily by LaSalle Parish. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.2:1.

What is the median household income in Olla?

The median household income in Olla, LA is $34,333 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.1%.

What is the weather like in Olla, LA?

Olla has an average high temperature of 57.1°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Olla, LA affordable or expensive?

Olla's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Olla is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $114,300 and the median rent is $675 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Olla, LA?

Crime rate data for Olla is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Olla, LA a Good Place to Live?

Olla is a small town of 1,329 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $34,333 and a 7.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Olla 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 Olla is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Olla 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: 85.6

Olla's overall cost of living index is 85.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Olla costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Olla, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$114,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$675	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$34,333	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Olla is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Olla is served primarily by LaSalle Parish. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Olla, LA	National Avg
School District	LaSalle Parish	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Olla sees average highs of 57.1°F in January and 91.3°F in July, with 57.7 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Olla, LA
Average High — January	57.1°F
Average High — July	91.3°F
Annual Precipitation	57.7"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Olla, LA	National Avg
Population	1,329	—
Median Age	29.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	41.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	30.5%	22.2%
65 and over	15.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Urania, LA 4 mi Tullos, LA 8 mi Clarks, LA 11 mi Georgetown, LA 13 mi Grayson, LA 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Olla

Olla, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

71465

Olla vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olla, LA affordable or expensive?

Olla's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Olla roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $114,300 and median rent is $675/month.

What is the crime rate in Olla, LA?

Crime data for Olla is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Olla?

Public schools in Olla are operated by LaSalle Parish. The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 8.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Olla, LA a good place to live?

Olla, LA has a population of 1,329, a median household income of $34,333, and an unemployment rate of 7.1%. 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 Olla?

Olla averages 57.1°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.7 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Olla?

Olla, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 71465.

What is the population of Olla?

The population of Olla, Louisiana is 1,329 with a median age of 29.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Olla?

Key numbers for living in Olla: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $114,300, median household income $34,333, schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Olla side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.