Oil City, LA is a small city located in Caddo Parish with a population of 1,182. While Oil City doesn't have any public transit system, such as buses or trains, there are transportation options available to the citizens of Oil City. The Caddo Council on Aging provides dial-a-ride services – door-to-door services for senior citizens and those with disabilities – for trips that are medical related and those for general purpose. Those who would like to travel outside of the city limits may also use an intercity bus service provided by Greyhound. There are also various taxi services available throughout the city as well. Additionally, those who wish to drive can take advantage of the I-49 highway that connects Oil City to larger cities in Louisiana. With all these options, citizens can easily access locations both inside and outside of Oil City.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Oil City (zip 71061) takes 21.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Oil City (zip 71061) get to work:
- 87.8% drive their own car alone
- 6.3% carpool with others
- 3.4% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit