Bayou Blue, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
11,218 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,189 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$184,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$392 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$882 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
81.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lafourche Parish
4
Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux Metro Area
5
Louisiana
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lafourche Parish
5
Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux Metro Area
6
Louisiana
6

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (65%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 53
Feb 5 0 56
Mar 5 0 61
Apr 4 0 68
May 4 0 75
Jun 7 0 80
Jul 7 0 82
Aug 7 0 82
Sep 6 0 78
Oct 4 0 70
Nov 4 0 62
Dec 5 0 55

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Bayou Blue Middle School
<1 miles, NW · 4.6star
Bayou Blue Elementary School
1 miles, NW · 4.6star
East Houma Elementary School
3 miles, SW · 4.1star
Village East Elementary School
3 miles, S · 3.7star
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Colleges

LaSalle Tech
3 miles, SW · 1star
Blue Cliff College-Houma
4 miles, W · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Leonard J Chabert Medical Center
4 miles, SW · 3.2star
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Airports

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