Varnado, Louisiana
Village · Population 318 · #240 in Louisiana
About Varnado
Varnado, LA is a tiny community located in eastern Louisiana, home to 318 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Varnado is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.85 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 374 residents per square mile.
📰 Varnado News Today
- Doris Jean Summers Obituary (1938 - 2026) - Varnado, LA - AN17 Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- Jesse Doyle Carroll Obituary Apr 21, 2026 Bagnell & Son Funeral Home · Apr 21
- Belvarie Varnado Obituary - Baton Rouge, LA Dignity Memorial · Mar 16
- Linda Carolyn Varnado Obituary (1940 - 2026) - Bogalusa, LA - AN17 Legacy obituary · Jul 1
- Heart of Louisiana: Varnado store museum fox8live.com · Jan 23
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What Makes Varnado Unique
- The only place in America named Varnado — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern 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
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 15 miles.
🏫 Schools in Varnado
- Varnado High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateLouisiana
TypeVillage
Population (2024)318
Rank in state#240 of 304
Land area0.85 sq mi
Density374/sq mi
Coordinates30.8953, -89.8319