Houma, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Terrebonne Parish County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
32,760
Population
2,264/sq mi density
$54,637
Median Income
$35,553 per capita
$207,900
Home Value
$187,728 Zillow
$1,011
Median Rent
35.7% income on rent
70°F
Avg Temperature
641
Violent Crime/100K
3,056 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$54,637 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$207,900 home value, $1,011/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
641 violent crimes/100K (69% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Houma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 69.6°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,264/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.5787°N, 90.7080°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Terrebonne Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 94.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in |
Houma has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 54°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 65.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.1") and April the driest (4.0").