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Oretta, LA
Census-designated place in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana.
Population
733
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
333
ZIP codes
0
Oretta and its ZIP codes
Oretta at a glance
- Oretta is about 3.1 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $133,857 a year, about 2.2 times the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
Housing and community stats
Oretta, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$133,857
Poverty rate
0.0%
Homeownership
91.8%
Bachelor's or higher
3.0%
Median age
34.0
Average commute
43.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (138), German Americans (103), French Americans (102).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Beauregard Parish. PPP loans are for Oretta.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,422
8,985 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,690
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$252M
FY 2026, $6,897 per person
How people get to work
Oretta, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.3%
- Carpooled20.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 43.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oretta, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
380
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
291
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 40°F
69.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oretta, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities near Oretta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DeQuincyCity | 5.7 mi | 3.2 |
| SingerCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 6.9 |
| LongvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.7 |
| MerryvilleTown | 16 mi | 9.8 |
| GillisCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| StarksCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.4 |
| Moss BluffCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 15.2 |
| SulphurCity | 21 mi | 11.2 |
| WestlakeCity | 21 mi | 3.8 |
| ReevesVillage | 24 mi | 2.4 |
| DeRidderCity | 24 mi | 9.3 |
| VintonTown | 24 mi | 5.1 |
| CarlyssCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 11.1 |
| Deweyville, TXCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 11.2 |
| Lake CharlesCity | 26 mi | 47.5 |
| PrienCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oretta, LA in?
- Oretta is in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Oretta, LA?
- About 733 people live in Oretta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oretta?
- Nearby places include DeQuincy (5.7 mi), Singer (8.6 mi), Longville (14 mi), Merryville (16 mi), Gillis (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023