Ola Arkansas Map

About Ola, Arkansas

Ola is a locality in Yell County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 914. The population density is 221.7 people per km². Ola is located at 35.0323°N, 93.2232°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72853.

Ola rests in the rolling hills of western Arkansas, a landscape softened by the humid breath of the South. It lies 17.7 miles south-south-west of Russellville, AR (from Russellville, AR: bearing 197°T), and is situated 9.7 miles east of Danville. The land here is a tapestry of dense woodlands, where oaks and pines stand sentinel, interspersed with fields of crops that unfurl like green ribbons under a sky that can shift from cerulean to bruised purple with startling speed. Creeks, fed by the frequent rains, snake through the terrain, their banks often lined with fern and moss, whispering secrets of the earth. The air, particularly in the languid afternoons, carries the scent of damp soil and pine needles, a perfume that clings to the skin and settles into the soul. The story of Ola is one of quiet resilience, tied to the rich, red soil that has sustained its inhabitants for generations. Historically, agriculture, particularly cotton and timber, formed the backbone of its economy, a legacy still visible in the weathered barns and the enduring connection to the land. Though the rhythms of life have shifted, a sense of community persists, a shared understanding born of shared history. Ola is a place where the past is not a distant echo but a palpable presence, felt in the sturdy, unpretentious homes and the thoughtful way folks greet one another, a gentle acknowledgment of shared existence under the vast Arkansas sky.

About This Ola Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Ola, Arkansas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Ola and Yell County.

Detailed location data for Ola includes the ZIP code (72853), telephone area code (479), county seat of Yell County (Danville), and school district assignment (Two Rivers School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Ola is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.