Olla, LA

Olla, Louisiana

Olla, Louisiana, in La Salle county, is 42 miles S of Monroe, Louisiana (center to center) and 186 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. There are an estimated 1,417 people in the town.

The People and Families of Olla

In Olla, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Olla had a median family income of $31,648. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Olla.

Olla Housing

Approximately 69% of housing in Olla is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the town, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Olla, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Olla strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 9%

Comparative Profile of Olla, LA

Comparing Olla to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Olla Almanac

Olla Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Olla Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Olla, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Olla Hospitals

HARDTNER MEDICAL CENTER
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
1102 N PINE ROAD
(318) 495-3131
Emergency Service: Yes

Olla High Schools (2004)

LASALLE HIGH SCHOOL
1460 BLAKE STREET
318-495-5165
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 231 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Olla Colleges

(List of All Louisiana Colleges)

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