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Baskin, Louisiana

village · Franklin Parish

At a glance

143
Population
$129,200
Median home value (all homes)
57% below U.S. median
$114,803
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$850/mo
Median rent
37% below U.S. median
$61,667
Median household income
21% below U.S. median
37.1 min
Average commute
62%
Homes with broadband
34.21%
Locations with fiber available
8.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 88 — 12% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing40% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities31% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost23% above
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 college27 mi
Nearest community college23 mi
Nearest technical college26 mi
High school graduates88.2%
College graduates6.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region Northeast Louisiana Economic Alliance
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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