At a Glance
Median Income
$49,167
$14,878 per capita
Home Value
$92,100
Zillow: $134,139
Median Rent
$837/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.7%
74.4% high school+
Unemployment
20.8%
18.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.7%
22.5% smoking rate
How Basile Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Basile's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Basile a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Basile residents earn a median household income of $49,167 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,878. The unemployment rate stands at 20.8% (478% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 442 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Basile is $92,100 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,139. Median rent is $837/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
4.7% of adults in Basile hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% below the national average).
74.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Basile has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,096
Median Age30.1 yrs
Density1,807/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born17.8%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$49,167
Per Capita$14,878
Unemployment20.8%
Poverty18.0%
County GDP$1,080M
Avg Weekly Wage$956
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,100
Rent$837
Ownership61.4%
Zillow$134,139
Housing Units707
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity43.7%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking22.5%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death13,701/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain57.9 in/yr
Elevation44 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+74.4%
Graduate+0.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute27 min
Broadband81.6%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Basile was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Chennault International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
17.8% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.