Houma, LA
Living in Houma
Bikeability30
Walkability21
Commute64
Public Transit15
Affordability74
Public Safety46
Airports45
Hospitals46
Colleges47
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools78
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
33kPopulation-297 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black23%
Caucasian62%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial4%
Native American6%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate38%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income-$2.6k (2010–19)
76%Above Poverty-6% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector77%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$158kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$635Median Monthly Rent+$181 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity56%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas43%
Crime
Violent Crime in Houma
United States45
Louisiana59
Houma Metro Area46
Terrebonne Parish51
Property Crime in Houma
United States48
Louisiana69
Houma Metro Area67
Terrebonne Parish76
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 81 | 7 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 7 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep | 79 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 55 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Houma
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding33
Tornado22
Coastal Flooding3
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Houma, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Houma, LA
St Matthew's Episcopal School
1 miles, NW
St Francis De Sales Cathedral School
1 miles, NW
Houma Christian School
2 miles, W
Messiah Montessori
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Houma, LA
Nicholls State University
16 miles, N
Chamberlain University-Louisiana
43 miles, NE
Loyola University New Orleans
43 miles, NE
Tulane University of Louisiana
43 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Houma, LA
Leonard J Chabert Medical Center
1 miles, SE
Terrebonne General Medical Center
1 miles, N
Physicians Medical Center
3 miles, NW
Compass Behavioral Center of Houma, Llc
7 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Houma, LA
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
71 miles, N
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
88 miles, NW
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
114 miles, NE