At a Glance
Median Income
$17,381
$14,405 per capita
Home Value
$55,600
Zillow: $123,184
Bachelor's Degree+
1.6%
78.7% high school+
Unemployment
13.2%
62.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
22.4% smoking rate
How Oil City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oil City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oil City a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oil City residents earn a median household income of $17,381 , which is 77% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,405. The unemployment rate stands at 13.2% (267% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 62.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,917 business establishments, including 523 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oil City is $55,600 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,184. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
1.6% of adults in Oil City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(95% below the national average).
78.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oil City has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population941
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density501/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
F
Median Income$17,381
Per Capita$14,405
Unemployment13.2%
Poverty62.7%
County GDP$17,943M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
Housing
A+
Home Value$55,600
Rent
Ownership29.2%
Zillow$123,184
Housing Units593
Rent Burden33.8%
Health
Obesity43.5%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking22.4%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death14,193/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain50.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation203 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.6%
High School+78.7%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute22 min
Broadband62.7%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Oil City was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Shreveport Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.524 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 523 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.