Top Headlines:

  • Baker Workforce Development Center will train residents for refinery jobs more

  • Officials laud Baker workforce development program more

  • Christmas Parade registration form - the parade is December 12, 2016. more

  • Baker not cutting police force, despite budget problems more

  • Baker to upgrade city's natural gas pipelines more

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About Our Town

The City of Baker is comprised mostly of densely-populated subdivisions and commercial properties, but also contains lowlands, woodlands and farmland. There are approximately 13,835 residents, 198 businesses and five industrial operations within the city limits. The City is comprised of 8.5 square miles and there are 225 miles of roadway within the city limits.


The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport is conveniently located only five miles away. In addition, Lane Regional Medical Center and other state-of-the-art medical facilities can be found in nearby Zachary. Baker is a natural hub for various businesses. The City is in close proximity to twenty-five industrial plants employing thousands of workers. ExxonMobil, one of our community partners, has several plants nearby.


Baker can provide for almost every personal need, and the Mayor and Council are here to serve you. Please take some time to explore our website to find out more about our city. If you are looking for more resources, feel free to browse our Useful Links page.

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Our Happy Citizens

  • Thanks for helping me to sort my life out, now I've got my own bed to sleep on and feeling more secure and safe.

    Mr. Shaun - Baker, LA

  • Thank you for all of your support throughout the years I've been coming to you guys. I wouldn't of done anything as much without you.

    Mrs. Robert - Baker, LA

  • Thank you for what you have done for us in the past 2 years.

    Miss. Juliana - Baker, LA

About Our Town

The City of Baker welcomes you! Baker is located in the northern portion of East Baton Rouge Parish in Louisiana. Baker is a friendly town--perfect for raising a family or retiring. We are a progressive city that promotes harmony, invigorating activity and many opportunities to contribute to excellence through neighborhood involvement.  Read More

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Contact Us

3325 Groom Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70714