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Bayou Cane, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Terrebonne Parish County
Bayou Cane, LA
At a Glance
How Bayou Cane Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bayou Cane's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bayou Cane a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bayou Cane residents earn a median household income of $73,235 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,724. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,342 business establishments, including 229 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bayou Cane is $195,900 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,459. Median rent is $1,046/month, with 22.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Bayou Cane reports 618 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,073/100K.
Education
18.5% of adults in Bayou Cane hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bayou Cane has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.