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United States / Louisiana / No Metro Area / Allen County / Oakdale / Zip Codes
Oakdale, LA is a small town located in the state of Louisiana. It is a great place to live with a low population and cost of living. The average 2 bedroom rent in Oakdale, LA is only $750 per month which is significantly lower than the US average of $1,430. Grocery costs are also much cheaper in Oakdale as the Grocery Cost Index is 86 versus 100 for the US. \nOakdale has many local businesses that make living here enjoyable. There's Oakdale Hardware Store which provides customers with all their home improvement needs, Louisana Sporting Goods for any outdoor activity equipment, and Satterfield Restaurant for those looking to enjoy some delicious Cajun cuisine.

Oakdale has an unemployment rate of 6.4%. The US average is 6.0%.

Oakdale has seen the job market decrease by -0.6% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 28.4%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Oakdale
- The Sales Tax Rate for Oakdale is 10.5%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Oakdale is 6.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Oakdale
- The average income of a Oakdale resident is $15,169 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Oakdale resident is $38,482 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyOakdale, LouisianaUnited States
  6.46
  -8.6%-6.2%
  28.4%33.5%
  9.5%6.2%
  6.0%4.6%
  $19,860$37,638
  $38,482$69,021
  $52,333$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.1%1.2%
  0.1%0.5%
  6.6%6.8%
  4.4%10.0%
  0.0%2.5%
  9.6%11.0%
  9.4%4.8%
  0.0%0.8%
  0.0%1.9%
  0.0%4.7%
  0.1%1.9%
  0.7%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  2.2%4.2%
  7.9%9.3%
  16.8%14.0%
  10.2%2.1%
  3.0%7.0%
  10.7%4.8%
  18.4%4.7%
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Over 16 years ago

well i must say there is many places in this world where you can be raised. on the other hand you will always rember that place as home. Over the years i have travled  More

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