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Oakdale, LA
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Population: 7,092
Home Price: $94,400
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Overview
Oakdale is a small town in the state of Louisiana with a population of 7,092. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Oakdale has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
24.5 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Oakdale, LA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Oakdale
Louisiana
United States
Per Capita Income
$19,860
$24,824
$32,693
Median Household Income
$38,482
$48,404
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
9.2%
7.0%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
18.6%
18.0%
10.5%
Age
Oakdale
Louisiana
United States
Median Age
44.5
39.1
42.3
Gender
Oakdale
Louisiana
United States
Male
62.2%
48.9%
49.8%
Female
37.8%
51.1%
50.2%
Race
Oakdale
Louisiana
United States
White
63.8%
62.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
28.1%
31.1%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
1.2%
0.8%
2.7%
Asian
0.9%
0.9%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
3.1%
1.2%
2.7%
Multiracial
2.9%
3.2%
5.2%
Housing Information
Oakdale
Louisiana
United States
Median Home Price
$94,400
$131,264
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$492
$591
$801
Family Households
45.8%
45.8%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
36.6%
36.6%
26.2%
Homeowners
67.1%
68.5%
72.9%
Renters
32.9%
31.5%
27.1%
Education
Oakdale
Louisiana
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
18.9%
11.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
45.1%
45.1%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
16.3%
19.8%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
5.1%
6.9%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
5.0%
11.0%
15.0%
Proficiency
Oakdale
Louisiana
United States
Mathematics
69.0%
65.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
78.3%
71.3%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Oakdale
Louisiana
United States
Murder
NA
6.3
3.0
Rape
NA
37.6
38.0
Robbery
NA
62.7
40.7
Assault
NA
426.1
188.5
Property Crime
Oakdale
Louisiana
United States
Burglary
NA
635.4
336.1
Theft
NA
2353.4
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
165.4
167.1
Arson
NA
5.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Oakdale, LA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot wings
crawfish
mexican
mexican food
liquor
boudin balls
popeyes
chickfila
steak
taco bell
pizza
gravy
beef
meal
bread
cooking
mcdonalds
burger
drinks
grits
high school football
football
video games
college football
wrestling
tennis
pro wrestling
baseball
basketball
pop culture
rockalt
nfl
mma
bowling
racing
gaming
golf
teams
tournaments
fitness
picasso
fashion
collection
posters
literature
poster
craft
drawing
library
photography
#artists
spending time
video games
dd
camping
anime
gaming
guitars
cosplay
youtuber
fitness
photography
sports
hiphop
pro wrestling
tv
pop culture
rockalt
fashion
gaming
promotions
booking
hollywood
lifestyle
corporate
comedy
photography
drama
sports
summer
space
camping
pool
mountain
beach
patio
cabin
rec
backyard
photography
winter
christmas shopping
post office
liquor store
retail
drive thru
resell
shein
walmart
wal mart
cart
starbucks
mcdonalds
vans
candles
soda
mall
merch
amazon
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