Olla, Louisiana
Town · Population 1,294 · #141 in Louisiana
About Olla
Set in the northern part of Louisiana, Olla is a small town with an estimated population of 1,294.
Olla holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 3.93 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 329 residents per square mile.
📰 Olla News Today
- Hardwood sawmill managed by Hunt Forest Products in Olla is closing KALB | News Channel 5 · Jun 17
- Olla house damaged in fire, neighbors said it sounded like an explosion KNOE · Jun 1
- Jerry Michael Davis Obituary Jun 2, 2026 johnsonfuneralhome.net · Jun 2
- Small Town, Big Heart: How Olla Shaped Kristy Curry USF Athletics · May 26
- Hardwood sawmill managed by Hunt Forest Products in Olla is closing KPLC 7 News · Jun 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Olla Unique
- The only place in America named Olla — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern Louisiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Olla
- Burger Barn — burger
- Brewed Awakenings (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Olla
- LaSalle High School
- Olla-Standard Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Hardtner Medical Center · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateLouisiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,294
Rank in state#141 of 304
Land area3.93 sq mi
Density329/sq mi
Coordinates31.8981, -92.2404