Broussard, Louisiana

About Broussard

Broussard, LA is a close-knit town located in southern Louisiana, home to 15,312 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Broussard is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 18.17 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 843 residents per square mile.

📰 Broussard News Today

• 108 Harvest Hill Dr, Broussard, LA 70518 Realtor.com · Aug 14
• Andrew Stephen Hubchen Obituary (2026) - Broussard, LA - Louisiana Funeral Services & Crematory - Broussard Legacy obituary · Aug 17
• Gary R. Schlegel Obituary Aug 15, 2026 Frioux David Funeral Home · Aug 15
• Obituary information for Paul "Mark" Broussard, Jr. Martin & Castille Funeral Home · Jul 26
• Ochsner Lafayette General to open emergency center in Broussard Ochsner Health · Apr 20

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Broussard Unique

• A top-25 city in Louisiana by population (#22 of 304 incorporated places).
• The only place in America named Broussard — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southern Louisiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 15,312.
• Easy reach of Lafayette (6 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.

📍 Neighborhoods in Broussard

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🍽️ Where to Eat in Broussard

• Poor Boy's Riverside Inn — cajun
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• CC's Coffee (café)
• Central Pizza & Bar — pizza
• Waffle House — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Kart Ranch · Theme park
• Zoosiana · Zoo

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Broussard

• Ida Benoit Crouchet Memorial Park reviews ★
• Arceneaux Park reviews ★
• Broussard Sports Complex at St. Julien Park reviews ★
• Cypress Meadows Commons Area reviews ★
• J. Otto Broussard Memorial Park reviews ★
• Main Street Historic District reviews ★
• Overbrooke Park/Pond reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Broussard

• Broussard Middle School
• Katharine Drexel Elementary School
• Martial Billeaud Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Oceans Hospital Of Broussard · Psychiatric

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Broussard

🏘️ Nearby Communities