Independent Living in Oakdale, Louisiana

Oakdale is a small city in Allen Parish, Louisiana. Though the surrounding metro area is home to 857,825 inhabitants, there are 10,801 living inside the city. Residents who are over the age of 55 represent approximately 24% of the total community.

Oakdale has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 60. The city has an average per capita income of $17,000 and an average household income is $33,000 (the Louisiana state average is $41,000). The mean home price in Oakdale is $100,500, which is relatively lower than the state average of $141,000. The city also has a high unemployment rate of around 10.09%.

Oakdale has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very balmy summers. The area gets very large levels of rainfall each year. In relation to other cities, Oakdale has excellent air quality ratings.