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Oberlin, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Allen Parish County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,683
Population
384/sq mi density
$41,198
Median Income
$23,324 per capita
$95,700
Home Value
$108,615 Zillow
$425
Median Rent
26.0% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
289
Violent Crime/100K
2,188 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$41,198 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,700 home value, $425/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
289 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Oberlin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.5°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 384/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.6081°N, 92.7750°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Allen Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Beauregard Regional (DRI) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 49°F (10°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | Driest |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
Oberlin has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.4") and April the driest (4.2").