Basile, Louisiana
Town · Population 1,186 · #147 in Louisiana
About Basile
Set in the western part of Louisiana, Basile is a small town counting 1,186 people who proudly call it home.
Basile holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.16 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,022 residents per square mile.
📰 Basile News Today
- Wife of US soldier is removed from deportation flight and released from federal immigration custody Bozeman Daily Chronicle · Aug 14
- Basile police protest council, turn in badges KLFY.com · Jun 9
- Basile Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 25
- Kathryn Louise Hebert Obituary Feb 28, 2026 Church Funeral Services & Crematory · Feb 28
- James G. Hebert Obituary (2026) - Basile, LA - Ardoin's Funeral Homes - Basile Legacy obituary · Aug 11
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Basile Unique
- The only place in America named Basile — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western 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
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
🏫 Schools in Basile
- Basile High School
- W. W. Stewart Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateLouisiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,186
Rank in state#147 of 304
Land area1.16 sq mi
Density1,022/sq mi
Coordinates30.4855, -92.6010