Oberlin, Louisiana

About Oberlin

Oberlin, LA is a small town located in western Louisiana, home to 1,287 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Oberlin is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 4.38 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 294 residents per square mile.

📰 Oberlin News Today

• Theresa Ann Young Obituary Oct 8, 2026 Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home · Oct 8
• Fight between Oberlin coaches leads to homecoming game cancellation KPLC 7 News · Sep 18
• Theresa Ann Young Obituary (2026) - Kinder, LA - Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home - Kinder Legacy | Obituary · Oct 8
• Fight between high school football coaches leads to homecoming game cancellation WAFB · Sep 19
• Louisiana High School Football Game Ends at Halftime After Coaches Allegedly Fight Sports Illustrated · Sep 19

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What Makes Oberlin Unique

• Positioned in western Louisiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.

🏫 Schools in Oberlin

• Oberlin Elementary School
• Oberlin High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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