Baskin, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Franklin Parish County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
180 Population 135/sq mi density
$66,071 Median Income $25,656 per capita
$157,800 Home Value $112,308 Zillow
$763 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$66,071 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$157,800 home value, $763/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Baskin, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,071
12% below
$25,656 per capita
Home Value
$157,800
44% below
Zillow: $112,308
Median Rent
$763/mo
34% below
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.4%
87% below
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
78% above
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Baskin Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Baskin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
88%
Home Value
56%
Rent
66%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
178%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Baskin a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Baskin residents earn a median household income of $66,071 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,656. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 491 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Baskin is $157,800 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,308. Median rent is $763/month, with 27.5% 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 1990.

Education

4.4% of adults in Baskin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Baskin has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population180
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density135/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$66,071
Per Capita$25,656
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$619M
Avg Weekly Wage$739

Housing

A+
Home Value$157,800
Rent$763
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$112,308
Housing Units85
Rent Burden27.5%

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death14,083/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain58.3 in/yr
Elevation73 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.4%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute33 min
Broadband71.4%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Baskin was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Monroe Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.