Baskin, Louisiana
Village · Population 208 · #271 in Louisiana
About Baskin
Baskin, LA is a tiny community located in northern Louisiana, home to 208 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Baskin holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.33 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 156 residents per square mile.
📰 Baskin News Today
- Jerrell Brady Obituary (2026) - Baskin, LA - Dennard First National Funeral Home - Winnsboro Legacy obituary · Aug 15
- Mary Elizabeth Flint Searcy Obituary Jun 26, 2026 Mulhearn Funeral Home · Jun 27
- Baskin man arrested, charged following fatal crash knoe.com · May 15
- Barbara Ann Mock Gusky Obituary Dec 13, 2025 Church Funeral Services & Crematory · Dec 13
- Johnny "Red" Belton Obituary Jul 2, 2026 Mulhearn Funeral Home · Jul 2
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What Makes Baskin Unique
- The only place in America named Baskin — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern Louisiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 15 miles.
🏫 Schools in Baskin
- Baskin School
- Crowville School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateLouisiana
TypeVillage
Population (2024)208
Rank in state#271 of 304
Land area1.33 sq mi
Density156/sq mi
Coordinates32.2591, -91.7473