Economy & Jobs — Oil City, Louisiana

Income & Employment

Median Household Income (Census)$21,325
Estimated 2026~$19,800
Per Capita Income$14,405
Poverty Rate46.1%
Unemployment Rate11.1%
In Labor Force417

Top Industries

IndustryShare
Education Healthcare21.8%
Finance Insurance17.0%
Other Services14.5%

Local Businesses (County)

TypeCount
Physician Offices258
Fast Food232
Law Offices167
Full Service Restaurants141
Insurance Agencies131
Dental Offices99
Gas Stations90
Commercial Banks67
Accounting Firms65
Child Day Care61
General Merchandise59
Real Estate Offices48
Hotels Motels44
Bars41
Beauty Salons39
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.