Houma, LA

Living in Houma

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Bikeability 30
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Walkability 21
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Commute 64
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Public Transit 15
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Affordability 74
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Public Safety 46
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Airports 45
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Hospitals 46
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Colleges 47
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Schools 78
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Residents

33k Population -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

$43k Median 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

$158k Median Home Value +$15k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$635 Median 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

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Private Schools

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Messiah Montessori
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Colleges

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Hospitals

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Airports

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