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Baskin, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Franklin Parish County
3.2
/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
323 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$66,071 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$157,800 home value, $763/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Baskin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 73 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 135/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.2591°N, 91.7473°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Franklin Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Monroe Regional (MLU) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 35.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.7 in |
Baskin has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (3.2").