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Broussard, LA

Broussard is a city in Lafayette and St. Martin parishes in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The population was 8,197 at the 2010 U.S. census and 13,417 at the 2020 United States census. Broussard is part of the Lafayette metropolitan statistical area.

The community was originally named Côte Gelée (Frozen Hill) because of its hilly ridge area and the severe winter of 1784. Broussard was founded in 1884. It was named after Valsin Broussard, a prominent local merchant, who formed the first vigilante committee when his store was robbed. He was a direct descendant of Joseph Broussard de Beausoleil, one of the first 200 Acadians to arrive in Louisiana on February 27, 1765, aboard the Santo Domingo.

Broussard is located at 30°8′32″N 91°57′49″W (30.142329, -91.963644), in the southern Louisiana region of Acadiana. Most of the city limits are located in Lafayette Parish with a small eastern portion of the city being located in St. Martin Parish.

The city of St. Martinville, the parish seat of St. Martin Parish is located about 10 miles (16 km) east of Broussard in which Louisiana Highway 96 passes through both communities. Louisiana Highway 182 and U.S. Route 90 also pass through the city with Lafayette, the parish seat of Lafayette Parish, being located northwest (7 miles (11 km)) and New Iberia, the parish seat of Iberia Parish, located southeast (14 miles (23 km)).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 11.4 square miles (29.6 km2), of which 11.4 square miles (29.5 km2) is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1 km2) (0.18%) is water.

Health and wellness are essential aspects of life in Broussard. Ochsner Health Center in Broussard offers a wide range of healthcare services, including primary care, specialty care, and diagnostic services, to the residents of Broussard and the surrounding communities. Arceneaux Park in Broussard, LA, offers a serene escape with its sprawling green spaces, well-maintained trails, and diverse wildlife, providing the perfect setting for outdoor activities and gatherings. Meanwhile, the Broussard Sports Complex at St. Julien Park stands as a premier destination for sports enthusiasts, featuring state-of-the-art facilities for soccer, football, baseball, tennis, and more. Cultivate mental clarity and emotional well-being with Mindfulness Meditation Classes held at local wellness centers or community spaces, or receive personalized Nutrition and Wellness Coaching from certified professionals to achieve health goals. 

Learn to prepare nutritious meals and snacks with hands-on Healthy Cooking Workshops led by culinary experts and nutritionists, and participate in community-wide Fitness Challenges to stay motivated and track progress in achieving fitness objectives. Escape the hustle and bustle with rejuvenating Yoga Retreats offering relaxation, meditation, and yoga sessions in serene natural settings, or attend Stress Management Seminars and workshops to learn practical techniques for reducing stress and improving resilience. Join Outdoor Adventure Clubs to explore nature, engage in outdoor activities like hiking and kayaking, and promote physical activity and environmental stewardship, or get involved in community wellness gardens where residents can grow fresh produce, connect with nature, and foster a sense of community. 

Top sites in Broussard, LA are Zoosiana, Cajun Country Swamp Tours, Elevation Station Broussard, and Broussard Sports Complex at Saint Julien Park.

Population: 15,312 (2024). ZIP code: 70518. Area code: 337. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Area: 18.03 sq mi (46.70 km2).

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What is Broussard, LA is known for?

Primary agricultural resources include sugarcane, soybean, and hay production as well as horse and cattle farming. Principal industries consist of oil and gas service companies, food distributors, real estate developments, and manufacturing. Broussard has gone from a horse-and-buggy community, with large sugarcane plantation homes, to a present-day industrial community with more than 1000 businesses.

Is Broussard, LA a good place to live?

Broussard is a suburb of Lafayette with a population of 13,322. Broussard is in Lafayette Parish and is one of the best places to live in Louisiana. Living in Broussard offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Broussard, there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Broussard and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Broussard are above average.

What is the tax rate in Broussard, LA?

The minimum combined 2024 sales tax rate for Broussard, Louisiana is 8.95%. This is the total of state, parish, and city sales tax rates. The Louisiana sales tax rate is currently 4.45%. The Parish sales tax rate is 0%. The Broussard sales tax rate is 4.5%.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Broussard, LA

Ochsner Health Center

Sofia Health

Cajun Fitness

Retreathood

Ed2go

Broussard Sports Complex

Niche

Avalara

Discover Broussard

Zoosiana, 

Cajun Country Swamp Tours

Elevation Station Broussard 

Broussard Sports Complex at Saint Julien Park

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