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Oberlin, LA
Town in Allen Parish, Louisiana.
Population
1,809
Land area
4.4sq mi
People per sq mi
413
ZIP codes
0
Oberlin and its ZIP codes
Oberlin at a glance
- Oberlin is about 3.9 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $31,738 a year, 48% less than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $96,000 (56% below Louisiana) and median rent is $448 a month.
Local data for Oberlin, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oberlin, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$31,738
Poverty rate
22.1%
Median home value
$96,000
Median rent
$448/mo
Homeownership
56.1%
Bachelor's or higher
8.8%
Median age
38.0
Average commute
19.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (294), Irish Americans (72), Italian Americans (57).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allen Parish. PPP loans are for Oberlin.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,648
7,351 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,100
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$174M
FY 2026, $7,633 per person
How people get to work
Oberlin, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone98.0%
- Carpooled2.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oberlin, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
276
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
292
3.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 39°F
61.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oberlin, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.2%
U.S. 33.3% +12.9 pts
Diabetes
19.0%
U.S. 12.1% +6.9 pts
Smoking
21.0%
U.S. 12.8% +8.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.5%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Oberlin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KinderTown | 7.4 mi | 5.5 |
| EltonTown | 8.9 mi | 1.7 |
| BasileTown | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| ReevesVillage | 16 mi | 2.4 |
| FentonVillage | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| OakdaleCity | 18 mi | 5.2 |
| ElizabethVillage | 20 mi | 1.6 |
| SugartownCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2 |
| MamouTown | 22 mi | 1.4 |
| ReddellCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.8 |
| EuniceCity | 23 mi | 5.1 |
| WelshTown | 24 mi | 6.3 |
| RoanokeCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.4 |
| IotaTown | 25 mi | 1.3 |
| LacassineCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.7 |
| Pine PrairieVillage | 26 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oberlin, LA in?
- Oberlin is in Allen Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Oberlin, LA?
- About 1,809 people live in Oberlin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oberlin?
- Nearby places include Kinder (7.4 mi), Elton (8.9 mi), Basile (13 mi), Reeves (16 mi), Fenton (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023