Oakdale, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Allen Parish County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,614
Population
1,274/sq mi density
$45,038
Median Income
$22,486 per capita
$106,800
Home Value
$97,162 Zillow
$766
Median Rent
36.7% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$45,038 median income, 16.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,800 home value, $766/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Oakdale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.9°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 117 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,274/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.8164°N, 92.6559°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Allen Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Alexandria International (AEX) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 5.7 in |
Oakdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 50°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (3.6").