Melville, Louisiana

About Melville

Melville is a tiny community in central Louisiana, home to 740 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Melville holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.26 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 587 residents per square mile.

📰 Melville News Today

• Mayor of Melville arrested on civil warrant: St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office KLFY.com · Sep 28
• Juanita Ledoux Obituary May 16, 2026 Sibille Funeral Home · May 16
• Roy Dale Harrington, Jr. Obituary (1988 - 2026) - Melville, LA - KADN Legacy | Obituary · Sep 28
• Melville audit finds ongoing accounting issues; possible violations of state law The Advocate · Aug 10
• Leon Jamal Mason Jr. Obituary | St. Edwards Funeral Home | Bunkie, LA Tribute Archive · Sep 25

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What Makes Melville Unique

• 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 11 miles.

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