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Oberlin, LA Eviction Risk Score Allen Parish · Louisiana · Population 1,809

2.3 Very Low
22.7%Tenant-law probability
$1,418–5,118Typical eviction cost
44 daysTypical timeline
$448Median gross rent
28.6%Rent burden
44.0%Renters

Sub-score breakdown

Local political climate
3.0
GOP margin +55.7% in 2020
Regional political climate
3.0
GOP margin +55.7% in 2020
State political climate
2.3
Economic stress
5.4
18.6% poverty · 0.8% unemployed
Supply constraint
4.8
$448 median rent · 44.0% renters
Rent-control risk
4.4
28.6% rent burden
Eviction process difficulty
2.1
Tenant organizing strength
8.4
44.0% renters
Housing court bias
6.1

Sub-scores are national percentile rankings (1 = most landlord-friendly, 10 = most tenant-protective) derived from ACS 2023 5-year data, 2020 county presidential margin, and state law weighting. Source: ACS 2023 5-year + Gazetteer 2024.

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About eviction risk in Oberlin, LA

Oberlin, LA has an eviction risk score of 2.3 out of 10, placing it in the very low-risk tier for landlords operating in Allen Parish and the state of Louisiana. The score combines local political climate, court disposition patterns, cost-of-eviction estimates, tenant organizing strength, and the likelihood of new tenant-protective legislation in the next legislative cycle.

Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates show median gross rent as a percentage of household income is 28.6% — a core driver of eviction filings, because households above 30% of income on rent are statistically more likely to miss a payment after any income shock. Median gross rent in Oberlin is $448/month. About 44.0% of occupied units here are renter-occupied.

Economic stress: poverty rate 18.6%, unemployment 0.8%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.

Political climate: In 2020, Allen Parish voted Republican by 55.7 points — classified as strongly landlord-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 2.3/10, Oberlin is a lower-risk environment. Standard screening, documented notices, and prompt action on non-payment typically resolve quickly. Still follow your state's specific notice and service requirements.

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