Oil City, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Caddo Parish County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
941
Population
501/sq mi density
$17,381
Median Income
$14,405 per capita
$55,600
Home Value
$123,184 Zillow
65°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$17,381 median income, 13.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$55,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Oil City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 65.3°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 501/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7458°N, 93.9751°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Caddo Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Shreveport Regional (SHV) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 76.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0445 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
Oil City has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (3.0").