Oxford-Pelican is a rural community with access to nearby cities
Oxford-Pelican is a rural expanse in DeSoto Parish. Encompassing the villages of Oxford and Pelican as well as the vast space around them, the region is a place where homeowners can find a secluded residence. “It’s a small community, but it’s unified,” says Ann Evans, who has worked as a clerk at the DeSoto Parish Library Pelican Branch for nearly 40 years. “There's camaraderie with the people here. It’s home.” Neighboring cities have commercial centers that residents can visit for shopping and dining, as well as a school system.
Oxford-Pelican offers a blend of modern living with rustic simplicity.
Oxford-Pelican is close to Desoto Parish Library, a hub for learning and community.
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Ranch-style homes and cabins, plus land for development
Area houses are not put up for sale often, but some can be found scattered throughout the region. Ranch-style homes can range from $130,000 to $150,000. Cottages and cabins often go from $230,000 to $530,000. Main highways are well paved, but side streets can be narrow and made from dirt or gravel. The car-dependent community does not have sidewalks, and streetlights are rare. There is plenty of room in the wooded region for new developments. Large parcels of land can usually be found for around $4,000 to $5,000 per acre. The community has a CAP Index crime score of 1 out of 10, well below the national average of 4.
Oxford-Pelican’s ranch homes offer single-story living with wide, open floor plans.
Oxford-Pelican features charming cottage-style houses with cozy front porches.
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Hunting seasons and Civil War sites, plus the DeSoto Parish Library Pelican Branch
Hunting is a popular pastime in the region. Deer season runs Dec. 5-Jan. 12 if using a firearm, while duck season is open from November through January on specific days. A reenactment of The Battle of Pleasant Hill is held in the community each spring at Pleasant Hill Battle Park. Historical markers on site display letters written by Civil War generals and news clippings from before and after the clash. A few miles north of the area is the Mansfield State Historic Site, another former Civil War skirmish site with exhibits, a hiking trail and a pavilion. Pelican United Methodist Church serves the southern part of the region, and Mt. Olive Baptist Church is toward the north. Other churches are in the surrounding area.
The DeSoto Parish Library Pelican Branch has programming for teenagers and free Wi-Fi service. Evans says the library gets up to 15 visitors each day, many of whom are there for something other than books. “We have a cooking program where someone will come in to demonstrate how to make a special dish or a drink, and people like that,” Evans says.
Oxford-Pelican neighbors Pelican United Methodist, a welcoming local church.
Pleasant Hill Battle Parks monuments honor soldiers from both Union and Confederate sides in Oxford-Pelican.
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Eat sandwiches, ice cream and a Chinese buffet, and shop at Walmart Supercenter
Residents can head to the nearby village of Pleasant Hill or the city of Mansfield for shopping and dining. In Pleasant Hill, Dairy Delight serves American classics and ice cream, while Goldens is a convenience store with a reputation for its hamburgers. H&L Grocery sells sandwiches alongside its goods. In Mansfield, Great Wall Buffet offers all-you-can-eat Chinese food. The city’s retailers include Walmart Supercenter, Ivan Smith Furniture and Brookshire’s, a grocery store.
Many Oxford-Pelican residents enjoy Dairy Delight’s friendly, small-town atmosphere.
Oxford-Pelican residents rely on Walmart for groceries and everyday essentials.
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DeSoto Parish Schools and a pilot student wellness program
Students are served by DeSoto Parish Schools. They can attend Mansfield Elementary School, which holds a C-plus Niche grade. It is the pilot school for the district’s student wellness program. Mansfield Middle School earns a C score, as does Mansfield High School.
Mansfield Elementary and Middle School inspires learnership in their students.
Manfield High School in Mansfield, Louisiana, was established in 1895.
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Short drives to neighboring cities and a longer trip to Shreveport Regional Airport
U.S. Route 171, known as the Purple Heart Highway, is the region’s western border. Pleasant Hill is close to 10 miles away from the most populated parts of the area, and Mansfield is around a 15-mile drive. Shreveport Regional Airport is about 60 miles north. Mansfield is home to DeSoto Regional Health System, a 34-bed hospital. The area can feel the effects of hurricanes and tornadoes, but damage is usually minimal.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
643
Median Age
48
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
20.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$39,134
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$56,331
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.7%
College Graduates
10.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.6%
% Population in Labor Force
49.2%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
56''
Average Winter Low Temperature
40°F
Average Summer High Temperature
95°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
23/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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