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Ola, AR
City in Yell County, Arkansas.
Population
914
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
537
ZIP codes
0
Ola and its ZIP codes
Ola at a glance
- Ola is about 9.2 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $32,679, 46% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $61,600 (67% below Arkansas) and median rent is $574 a month.
Local data for Ola, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ola, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$32,679
Poverty rate
46.6%
Median home value
$61,600
Median rent
$574/mo
Homeownership
37.4%
Bachelor's or higher
6.3%
Median age
36.0
Average commute
13.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Dutch Americans (78), German Americans (58), Irish Americans (24).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yell County. PPP loans are for Ola.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,607
6,405 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,409
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$129M
FY 2026, $6,366 per person
How people get to work
Ola, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.8%
- Carpooled13.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.2%
Average one-way commute: 13.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ola, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
503
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
16
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 31°F
54.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ola, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.7%
U.S. 33.3% +13.4 pts
Diabetes
17.3%
U.S. 12.1% +5.2 pts
Smoking
24.4%
U.S. 12.8% +11.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.5%
U.S. 11.1% +6.4 pts
Cities near Ola
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PlainviewCity | 5.1 mi | 1.5 |
| CentervilleCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 3.2 |
| DanvilleCity | 8.9 mi | 4.3 |
| CasaTown | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| CorinthTown | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| RoverCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.5 |
| BellevilleCity | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| DardanelleCity | 14 mi | 3.6 |
| AplinCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| PottsvilleCity | 14 mi | 13.5 |
| HavanaCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| RussellvilleCity | 18 mi | 28.3 |
| AdonaCity | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| LondonCity | 21 mi | 3.2 |
| AtkinsCity | 21 mi | 6.1 |
| New BlaineCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ola, AR in?
- Ola is in Yell County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Ola, AR?
- About 914 people live in Ola, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ola?
- Nearby places include Plainview (5.1 mi), Centerville (6.7 mi), Danville (8.9 mi), Casa (10 mi), Corinth (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023