Houma, Louisiana
Among the top 7% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 43% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 73% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 4% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 93% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 56% of US places
- top 4% for comfortable days
- top 6% for annual snowfall
- bottom 1% for sales tax
Houma is a mid-size city in Louisiana with about 33,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include comfortable days, annual snowfall, and park & nature access. It rates lower on summer humidity and sales tax.
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Mild winters · Wet
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70%49%clearovercast
Precipitation 8.0 in4.3 in
oppressive 92%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$57k40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 58% of US places
Home Value$199k61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$910better than 50% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 38% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.43%better than 93% of US places
Income Tax4.30%better than 69% of US places
Sales Tax9.56%better than 1% of US places
Estimated total tax burden8.96%better than 64% of US places
Unemployment5.1%better than 38% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)54°F94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)84°F92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation65.4 in98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days213 daysbetter than 30% of US places
Summer Humidity74°Fbetter than 2% of US places
Comfortable Days134 daysbetter than 96% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk94.7better than 4% of US places
Air Quality46 AQIbetter than 53% of US places
School Quality60.0better than 53% of US places
Violent Crime2793/100kbetter than 3% of US places
Property Crime4081/100kbetter than 3% of US places
Community
Population33,09496th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.725th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4882nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9544th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5178th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)67.5%28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)20.4%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.2%53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.6%64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)7.3%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 86% of US places
Walkability8.2/20better than 75% of US places
Airport Distance39 mibetter than 75% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.1%better than 49% of US places
Amenities Nearby16.32better than 19% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 94% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Houma an affordable place to live?
- Houma is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 58% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Houma?
- The median home value in Houma is $199k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Houma?
- Median household income in Houma is $57k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Houma?
- Median gross rent in Houma is $910 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Houma safe?
- Houma is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2793/100k (better than 3%). Property crime is 4081/100k.
- What is the weather like in Houma?
- Houma averages 84°F in July and 54°F in January, with 65.4 in of annual precipitation and about 213 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Houma?
- Public-school quality in Houma is about average, scoring better than 53% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Houma?
- The average one-way commute in Houma is 20 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)