Oberlin, LA
Living in Oberlin
Bikeability
14
Walkability
17
Commute
78
Public Transit
26
Affordability
100
Public Safety
78
Airports
4
Hospitals
28
Colleges
28
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
95
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.6k
Population
-347 (2010–19)
32 y
Median Age
-3 (2010–19)
11%
College-Educated
+5% (2010–19)
63%
Family Households
-14% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years30%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Black33%
Caucasian56%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial10%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate47%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$34k
Median Household Income
-$1.1k (2010–19)
71%
Above Poverty
-4% (2010–19)
22 mi
Average Commute
81%
Lived Here Last Year
-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K4%
Employers
Government17%
Private sector70%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts14%
Sales and office28%
Service33%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$81k
Median Home Value
+$20k (2010–19)
13%
Built 2000 or Later
$350
Median Monthly Rent
+$9 (2010–19)
39%
Owner-Occupied
-17% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home15%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity81%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas17%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Oberlin
United States45
Louisiana59
Allen Parish15
Property Crime in Oberlin
United States48
Louisiana69
Allen Parish14
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 52 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Oberlin
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding67
Tornado39
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Oberlin, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Oberlin, LA
Indian Bible Academy
7 miles, SE
Bethel Christian School
26 miles, S
St Francis School
26 miles, SE
Our Lady Immaculate School
27 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Oberlin, LA
McNeese State University
40 miles, SW
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
45 miles, NE
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
53 miles, SE
Louisiana College
54 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Oberlin, LA
Allen Parish Hospital
9 miles, SW
Oakdale Community Hospital
16 miles, NE
Savoy Medical Center
21 miles, E
Jennings Senior Care Hospital
26 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Oberlin, LA
Lake Charles Regional Airport
43 miles, SW
Alexandria International Airport
51 miles, N
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
55 miles, SE
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
87 miles, SW