The Town FilesOlla, Louisiana
Town in LaSalle Parish · population 1,295 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $119,200
- Household income
- $29,688
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 39.3
Olla is a town of 1,295 people in LaSalle Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $119,200, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks more of a college town than 98% of Louisiana towns, better transit than 74% of Louisiana towns.
How Olla ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Olla is worth $119,200, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $29,688, which is more affordable than 18% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $422 a month. 66.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Olla | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $119,200 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $422 | $887 |
| Median household income | $29,688 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 66.0% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Olla
| People | Olla | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.3 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.7% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 26.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.3% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.8% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 1.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 19.5 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.2% | 84.6% |
Weather in Olla
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 36.2°F. About 59.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 83 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 42 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Olla since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on December 3, 1953 about 7.1 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 72 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 4, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 20, 2025.
Severe weather in LaSalle Parish since 1996
LaSalle Parish has been included in 38 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
| August 27, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3568: Tropical Storm Ida |
Jobs and pay in LaSalle Parish
LaSalle Parish had 4,680 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,856 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Olla itself the ACS puts it at 11.7%.
Public schools in Olla
2 public schools with 634 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olla-Standard Elementary School | PK-5 | 414 | 15.9 |
| LaSalle High School | 9-12 | 220 | 11.0 |
Towns near Olla
- Urania, LA3.8 mi · 698 people · home $94,300
- Clarks, LA10.8 mi · 1,052 people · home $50,400
- Banks Springs, LA15.3 mi · 1,136 people · home $80,700
- Jena, LA15.8 mi · 4,155 people · home $139,700
- Midway, LA16.3 mi · 1,157 people · home $183,100
- Winnfield, LA23.6 mi · 4,153 people · home $80,500
- Wallace Ridge, LA28.3 mi · 572 people · home $200,000
Olla questions
Is Olla, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Olla scores better for retirees than 39% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 41%. 23.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.3).
How much does a house cost in Olla?
The median owner-occupied home in Olla is valued at $119,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $29,688, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $422 a month.
What is the weather like in Olla?
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 36.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 59.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Olla get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Olla since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on December 3, 1953. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)