OllaLA
A town of 1,179. Healthier than 96% of U.S. towns.
What makes Olla stand out
The 3 things Olla does most differently from other towns.
1,179 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Olla’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- LaSalle vs Glenbrook - Boys Varsity Football 09/25/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 25
- Team Highlights: Varsity Football Lakeview High School vs. LaSalle High School - LakeviewNFHS Network · Sep 3
- Game Recap: Varsity Football Lakeview High School vs. LaSalle High SchoolNFHS Network · Sep 3
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Olla. Another town gets a different order.
Healthier than 4% of U.S. towns
Olla beats the Louisiana average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10.
| What stands out | Olla | LA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 12.3% | 8.5% |
| More smokers | 23.7% | 17.3% |
| More adults in frequent physical distress | 19% | 15.2% |
Olla’s public schools outperform 85% of Louisiana districts
The public schools Olla’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 85% of Louisiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olla-Standard Elementary School | PK–5 | 398 | B+ |
| LaSalle High School | 9–12 | 196 | B− |
A typical Olla home is worth about $123K
The typical Olla home is worth about $123,000, down 3.1% in a year, 43% below the Louisiana typical home.
Typical home value
Most working residents commute out of Olla
Most working residents leave Olla for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Jena (13%), Urania (6%) and Alexandria (5%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
Where working residents work
Mild winters, hot summers
Olla has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 37°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Typical low → high °F
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.
94% of working residents leave Olla for work
Where Olla’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Olla
Town in Louisiana, United States
Olla is an incorporated town in northwest La Salle Parish, Louisiana, United States, located in the heart of the Louisiana Central Hill Country. As of the 2020 census, Olla had a population of 1,295.
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- Population
- 1,295
- Area
- 3.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 157 ft
- ZIP code
- 71465
- Area code
- 318