OrettaLA
A town of 733, settled in 1914.
Is Oretta a good place to live?
Oretta’s mean commuting time is 44 minutes, above both the Louisiana town median (25 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Of the 162 Louisiana towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Oretta. Oretta has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
733 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Oretta: who provides what
Oretta is unincorporated, so Beauregard Parish and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Oretta.
In Oretta, the median household income runs higher than in the typical Louisiana or U.S. town
Oretta had 73 jobs in 2023, up 58 from 2013. For working residents in the town, the share who work locally is 0.8%. The top destinations are Lake Charles (14%), DeRidder (13%) and DeQuincy (5%). Half the trips to work are shorter than 26 miles.
| Oretta | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $134,000 | $56,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.8% | 9.8% | 8% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Four seasons and hot summers: that is Oretta’s year
For Oretta, the peak summer temperature is 92°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
High risk in Oretta, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Oretta stands out in Louisiana and nationally: a smaller share of its adults sleep under 7 hours
Among adults in Oretta, 39% have high blood pressure. CDC measures, 32 in all: Oretta beats Louisiana on 4 and trails on 1.
| Oretta | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 27% | 23% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 42% | 36% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 26% | 14% |
| What stands out | Oretta | LA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 8.6% | 12.4% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 12.2% | 16.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 8.7% | 7.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Oretta
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Oretta; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Oretta residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Louisiana.
99% of working residents leave Oretta for work
Where Oretta’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Oretta
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Oretta, LA a good place to live?
Oretta has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.