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Houma, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Terrebonne Parish County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
32,760 Population 2,264/sq mi density
$54,637 Median Income $35,553 per capita
$207,900 Home Value $174,731 Zillow
$1,011 Median Rent 35.7% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
638 Violent Crime/100K 4,544 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$54,637 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$207,900 home value, $1,011/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
638 violent crimes/100K (68% 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. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average69.6°F
29% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density2,264/sq mi
Coordinates29.5787°N, 90.7080°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTerrebonne Parish County
Nearest AirportLouis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.4"
72% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.83"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score94.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.2 / 100
Community Resilience96.8 / 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)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M3.0 on Aug 2, 2010.

Aug 2, 2010 16 km ESE of Clinton, Louisiana M3.0 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

28 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Francine (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 2 19 km
2021 Ida Category 4 14 km
2020 Laura Category 4 247 km
2020 Zeta Category 3 43 km
2020 Delta Category 3 219 km
2020 Sally Category 2 253 km
2019 Barry Category 1 120 km
2017 Nate Category 1 150 km
2012 Isaac Category 1 28 km
2009 Ida Category 1 229 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 42 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 290 km
2005 Katrina Category 5 108 km
2005 Rita Category 4 247 km
2005 Cindy Category 1 72 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 255 km
2002 Lili Category 4 141 km
1998 Georges Category 2 196 km
1998 Earl Category 2 226 km
1997 Danny Category 1 89 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

327 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 35 fatalities, 637 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 6, 1983 EF4 58 km 0
Oct 3, 1964 EF4 33 km 22
Mar 22, 2022 EF3 72 km 1
Feb 7, 2017 EF3 84 km 0
Feb 23, 2016 EF3 58 km 0
Aug 25, 1992 EF3 60 km 2
Mar 17, 1970 EF3 59 km 0
Dec 25, 1969 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 12, 1969 EF3 72 km 0
Jan 28, 1966 EF3 53 km 0
Mar 21, 1957 EF3 14 km 0
Dec 14, 2022 EF2 66 km 0
Dec 14, 2022 EF2 50 km 1
Jun 6, 2019 EF2 67 km 0
Feb 7, 2017 EF2 83 km 0
Feb 23, 2016 EF2 58 km 0
Feb 23, 2016 EF2 57 km 2
Feb 13, 2007 EF2 66 km 0
Feb 13, 2007 EF2 80 km 1
Feb 2, 2006 EF2 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 1 B (2,030 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNIT 1 B 2,030 98 km
2011 BAD ROMANCE 1,305 94 km
2004 UNITS 1A-1B 1,108 98 km
2010 UNNAMED 904 63 km
1996 1 B 846 96 km
1998 UNIT 2 A 821 98 km
1997 1 A 797 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 4.7 in
March 62°F (17°C) 5.0 in
April 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
May 75°F (24°C) 5.5 in
June 80°F (27°C) 5.9 in
July 83°F (28°C) 7.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 7.0 in
September 78°F (26°C) 6.4 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in
December 56°F (13°C) 4.7 in

Houma has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 54°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and October the driest (3.4").

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