City safety & data profile

HoumaLA

Houma, LA is a 34K-resident city in Terrebonne Parish with a median household income of $58,194.

Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Houma, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Houma has a population larger than 68% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $205,900, and 4 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

34K
Population
Top 32%
By size
$58,194
Median income
$205,900
Median home
16.3%
Poverty rate

The read on Houma

Houma posts a median household income higher than 19% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 4 hospitals serve the Houma area.

Top 81%
by median income, US cities
4
hospitals in & near Houma

Where Houma income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$58,194 Bottom 19% higher than 19% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. LA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Houma, LA beyond the headline numbers

Houma sits inside Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, at roughly 29.60°N, -90.72°W. Population 34,287, $58,194 median household income. Median home value $205,900, median rent $1,058. Poverty rate 16.3%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Houma's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 43.1%, then high blood pressure at 42.3%. 4 hospitals in/around Houma, 3.5/5 avg rating, 2 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Houma from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
34,287
Houma
Median Income
$58,194
-14% vs avg
Median Home Value
$205,900
-10% vs avg
Median Age
34.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Terrebonne Parish) - Houma's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
106K-5%
Median Income
$64,836+30%
Median Home Value
$187,200+42%
Poverty Rate
16%-6%
Unemployment
4.7%-32%

Economics

Economics indicators for Houma, LA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,058/mo
Poverty Rate
16.3% +15% vs avg
Unemployment 3.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 23.8%
Work From Home 3.7%
Public Transit 0.4%

Population

White 66.1%
African American 20.2%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
43.1%
High Blood Pressure
42.3%
Obesity
42%
Physical Inactivity
34.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
20.3%
Current Smoking
19.2%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.9%
Binge Drinking
16.8%
Diabetes
16.2%
Current Asthma
10.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 56.6%
Annual Checkup 81.9%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
10%
Coronary Heart Disease
8%
Stroke
4.6%

Hospitals 4 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
1
★★★
1
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
3.5/5
Total Hospitals
4
With ER
2
TERREBONNE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER - PARISH
HOUMA · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
LEONARD J CHABERT MEDICAL CENTER
HOUMA · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Houma, LA? ▼
Houma, LA has a population of 34,287 people, located in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana.
What is the median household income in Houma? ▼
The median household income in Houma, LA is $58,194 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 16.3%.
What is the median home value in Houma? ▼
The median home value in Houma, LA is $205,900. Median rent is $1,058/month.
What are the top health concerns in Houma? ▼
The top health indicators in Houma include Short Sleep Duration (43.1%), High Blood Pressure (42.3%), Obesity (42%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Houma? ▼
Houma has 4 hospitals with an average rating of 3.5/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Houma? ▼
The median age in Houma, LA is 34.9 years. 23.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Houma, LA is located in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. With a population of 34K and a $58,194 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 4 hospitals with an average rating of 3.5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Houma area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

EPA Outdoor Air Quality Data

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AirNow - Louisiana

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National Weather Service

NOAA active watches, warnings, advisories

CDC Air Quality & Health

Health-impact reference for every AQI category

EPA NAAQS standards

National Ambient Air Quality Standards, the regulatory thresholds

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Using Houma's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Houma area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Houma against Louisiana peers on any ranking lens. Explore Louisiana

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Terrebonne Parish) where that is the smallest published unit.

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