Oakdale, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Allen Parish County

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

6,614 Population 1,274/sq mi density

$45,038 Median Income $22,486 per capita

$106,800 Home Value $101,198 Zillow

$766 Median Rent 36.7% income on rent

67°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr

568 Violent Crime/100K 2,428 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$45,038 median income, 6.2% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$106,800 home value, $766/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

568 violent crimes/100K (49% above avg)

Education

1.8 / 5.0

9.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Oakdale (5)

Cane River Creole National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Cane River region is home to a unique culture; the Creoles. Generations of the same families of workers, enslaved and tenant, and owners lived on these lands for over 200 years. The park tells their stories and preserves the cultural landscape of Oakland and Magnolia Plantations, two of the most...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Arts and Culture, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program

Weather: Weather in central Louisiana can be unpredictable. Summers are hot and humid. Winter is relatively mild with measurable snowfall every 5-10 years. Average rainfall is approximately 55-60 inches per ye...

https://www.nps.gov/cari/index.htm

Chicot State Park District II

State Park

6,315 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Palmetto Island State Park

State Park

1,290 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Sam Houston Jones State Park District II

State Park

1,054 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

South Toledo Bend State Park

State Park

1,193 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0