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Basile, Louisiana

town · Evangeline Parish (primary) , Acadia Parish

At a glance

1,790
Population
$100,700
Median home value (all homes)
67% below U.S. median
$123,064
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$900/mo
Median rent
33% below U.S. median
$52,415
Median household income
33% below U.S. median
27.8 min
Average commute
85.4%
Homes with broadband
92.47%
Locations with fiber available
17.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 85 — 15% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing49% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities31% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost8% below
For business: Louisiana is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college39 mi
Nearest community college10 mi
Nearest technical college11 mi
High school graduates71.8%
College graduates5.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Acadia
state Acadiana Economic Development Council
state America Electric Power Economic Development
American Electric Power's Economic Development page outlines the company's site selection services, energy solutions, and resources to help businesses locate and grow within AEP's service territory across 11 states.
state Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development
Industrial, Agricultural & Commercial Development for Jeff Davis Parish, Louisiana.
state Louisiana Association of Planning and Development Districts
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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