What are the schools like in Oberlin, LA?

Oberlin is served primarily by Allen Parish. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.7:1.

What is the median household income in Oberlin?

The median household income in Oberlin, LA is $35,673 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.

What is the weather like in Oberlin, LA?

Oberlin has an average high temperature of 59.2°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

Oberlin, LA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Oberlin, LA?

Oberlin has a violent crime rate of 93.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 370.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Oberlin, LA a Good Place to Live?

Oberlin is a small town of 1,676 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $35,673 and a 1.7% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Oberlin stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Oberlin is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Oberlin city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Oberlin metro area.

Metric	Oberlin, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$90,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	57.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$35,673	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Oberlin's violent crime rate is 93.7 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

93.7 /100k

Property Crime

370.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Oberlin is served primarily by Allen Parish. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Oberlin, LA	National Avg
School District	Allen Parish	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Oberlin sees average highs of 59.2°F in January and 90.3°F in July, with 61.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Oberlin, LA
Average High — January	59.2°F
Average High — July	90.3°F
Annual Precipitation	61.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Oberlin, LA	National Avg
Population	1,676	—
Median Age	34.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	65.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	33.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.9%	6.3%
Under 18	36.0%	22.2%
65 and over	16.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Kinder, LA 10 mi Elton, LA 10 mi Basile, LA 13 mi Oakdale, LA 16 mi Reeves, LA 17 mi

ZIP Codes in Oberlin

Oberlin, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

70655

Oberlin vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oberlin, LA affordable or expensive?

Oberlin has a median home value of $90,800 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $35,673.

What is the crime rate in Oberlin, LA?

Oberlin's violent crime rate is 93.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 370.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Oberlin?

Public schools in Oberlin are operated by Allen Parish. The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1. 9.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Oberlin, LA a good place to live?

Oberlin, LA has a population of 1,676, a median household income of $35,673, and an unemployment rate of 1.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Oberlin?

Oberlin averages 59.2°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 61.8 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Oberlin?

Oberlin, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 70655.

What is the population of Oberlin?

The population of Oberlin, Louisiana is 1,676 with a median age of 34.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Oberlin?

Key numbers for living in Oberlin: median home $90,800, median household income $35,673, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Oberlin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.