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Public schools that outperform most of Louisiana. In Louisiana, this town has 21,253 residents.
Southdown Plantation · Photo: Z28scrambler · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
21,253
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$189K
Census ACS
Household income
$74K
median
Median age
36.3
years
Jobs based here
11,101
Balanced
TownGrade
C+
#45 of 161 in LA
Is Bayou Cane a good place to live?
The picture is mixed. Where it falls short is health — residents are less healthy than 85% of U.S. towns on CDC estimates. Bayou Cane ranks 45th of 161 in Louisiana, with a C+ overall. It comes out better than just over two fifths of U.S. towns. Hazard risk is weaker too: FEMA rates its natural-hazard risk higher than 96% of U.S. communities, with hurricanes at the top. Its strongest subject is schools: its schools outperform 77% of the state's. Add cost of living to its strengths (B+): a typical home costs about $189K, 2.9 years of the Houma metro’s $64K median household income. This Louisiana town has 9 places on the National Register.
Figures: schools, state test and graduation results · home values, Zillow · incomes, Census ACS, 2020–24 · health, CDC PLACES · FEMA National Risk Index · National Register of Historic Places.
What makes Bayou Cane stand out
Where Bayou Cane beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
Terrebonne Parish schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Broadmoor Elementary School | PK–6 | 587 |
| Oakshire Elementary School | PK–6 | 576 |
| Lisa Park Elementary School | PK–6 | 574 |
SchoolsA−
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
Worth knowing · Natural hazardsD−
Hurricanes and inland flooding at the top
FEMA National Risk Index.
How Bayou Cane grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Louisiana), ordered by how far Bayou Cane is from typical.
Hazard riskHurricanes top the listD−Open →HealthTerrebonne General Medical Center - Parish 4.5 miles awayDOpen →SchoolsBased on how pupils do in exams and testsA−Open →Cost of livingHomes are easier to afford than in most townsB+Open →Jobs & income$74K median household incomeC+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.5 of 20; 4.6% of households have no car; 1.9% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors0 miles of trails; 0% conserved landC−Open →HistoryAmong the weakest of the towns comparedD−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
Moving to Bayou Cane: who provides what
Bayou Cane is unincorporated, so Terrebonne Parish and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerEntergy Louisiana11.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterSchriever Water Treatment Service AreaNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesTerrebonne ParishTerrebonne Parish provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Louisiana you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereTerrebonne Parish Registrar of VotersTerrebonne Parish; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2021
ZIP codes70364, 7036070364 71% · 70360 29%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bayou Cane.
Bayou Cane pairs an A− for schools with modest home prices, has a longer frost-free season than nearly all U.S. towns and looks healthier within Louisiana than nationally.
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade D−
Top of a very high hazard risk in Bayou Cane: hurricanes
Paid flood insurance claims in Bayou Cane since 1978: 585. Expected losses in Bayou Cane break down as 65% from hurricanes and 13% from inland flooding. One declared disaster, in 2021, has brought federal aid to Bayou Cane households.
96risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland floodingTornadoes
585
paid flood claims since 1978
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
SchoolsA−
Bayou Cane earns an A− for schools
That grade comes with a B+ for cost of living: the typical home is worth about $189K.
Of its 6 schools, two are listed below, each with the reason. Its public schools are run by the Terrebonne Parish school district. The 4 public schools in Bayou Cane teach 2,309 students between them.
77%of LA districts it outscoresA−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadmoor Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 587 | A |
| Vandebilt Catholic High School PrivateLargest high schoolGrades 8–12 | Grades 8–12 | 710 | – |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within LA on state tests and graduation
HealthD
Bayou Cane earns a D for health
Within Louisiana it is healthier than 61% of the 161 graded towns: much of Louisiana scores lower on these measures.
14% of adults have diabetes in Bayou Cane. The share of adults in Bayou Cane who binge drink is 18%, against 16% in Louisiana’s towns and 16% across U.S. towns. Among adults in the town, 21% report frequent mental distress and 21% worry about having enough food.
15%healthier than U.S. townsDHealth Grade
| Bayou Cane | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 27% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 20% | 17% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 26% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 42% | 36% |
32 measures vs. Louisiana
1 better31 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Bayou Cane | LA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 10.9% | 12.4% |
Terrebonne General Medical Center - Parish
4.5 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
62nd
percentile among LA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in Bayou Cane
The Houma weather station records that the frost-free season runs about 312 days, longer than in 95% of U.S. towns. January nights average 44.5°, milder than in 97% of U.S. towns; July afternoons average 91.2°.
The midsummer high for Bayou Cane comes to 91°F, near the Louisiana town median (92°F) and above the median of U.S. towns (85°F). The January low for Bayou Cane comes to 45°F. It almost never snows.
91°summer high
| Bayou Cane | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 45°F | 42°F | 22°F |
| July high | 91°F | 92°F | 85°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter46–66°
Spring60–79°
Summer74–91°
Fall61–81°
Dec 17
typical first frost
Feb 5
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C+
With 1.5 jobs for every working resident, Bayou Cane draws in 9,667 commuters
In Bayou Cane, 19% of working residents work locally. Between 2013 and 2023, jobs in Bayou Cane dropped by 1,230, to 11,101. The average trip to work in the town is 23 minutes. The top destinations are Gray (4%), Thibodaux (4%) and Baton Rouge (3%).
19%work in town
| Bayou Cane | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 19% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 16% | 20% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $74,000 | $56,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Bayou Cane19%
Gray4%
Thibodaux4%
Baton Rouge3%
New Orleans3%
6 mi
median commute distance
11,101
jobs based in Bayou Cane
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 54% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
A typical Louisiana spread of ages in Bayou Cane
For Bayou Cane, the age of the median resident is 36.3 years. The age mix tracks Louisiana closely: no broad group is more than 4 points off. Also worth knowing: among residents in the town, 13% are 65 or older.
36.3median age · LA 38
| Bayou Cane | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 13% | 17% | 18% |
| Median age | 36.3 years | 37.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 25% | 24% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 19% | 20% | 29% |
Bayou CaneLouisianaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
17%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma12%
High school44%
Some college21%
Associate’s5%
Bachelor’s14%
Graduate5%
Women and men · all residents
48% women, 52% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.3 points. Across Louisiana, 51.1% of residents are women.
| Bayou Cane | LA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.4% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 13.7% | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.4% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 14.5% | 13.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 17.3% | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.6% | 11.5% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.1% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 7.7% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.3% | 6.5% | 7% |
| No diploma | 11.6% | 12.7% | 10.4% |
| High school | 43.8% | 32.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 20.6% | 20.4% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 4.7% | 7.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 14.2% | 17% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 5.1% | 10.1% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
OutdoorsC−
Protected land: 0.3% of Bayou Cane
Just 15 of its 4,856 acres are conserved, so there is little public open land in Bayou Cane itself; its outdoors grade is C−.
The biggest park or preserve is Southland Mall Soccer Park, at 21 acres. Trails total 0.3 miles in 2 parks and preserves.
0.3%conserved
0.3%
conserved · 15 of 4,856 acres
0.3 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Southland Mall Soccer Park | — | 21 |
| 2. Oakshire Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HousingCost of living grade B+
Homes in Bayou Cane sell for about $230K
For households in Bayou Cane, the share who own their home is 62%. On the market here: a median 52 days to sell. In Bayou Cane, the typical sale closed at 98.4% of the list price.
$230Kmedian sale price
| Bayou Cane | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 62% | 68% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,101 a month | $989 a month | $1,185 a month |
Market temperature
52
days on market
98.4%
sale-to-list price
14
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Bayou Cane
17pages on Bayou Cane
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Bayou Cane
Fletcher Technical Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Schriever5.9 mi$4,219 in-state tuitionNicholls State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Thibodaux12.1 mi$8,149 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Bayou Cane residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Louisiana.
About Bayou Cane
Census-designated place in Louisiana, United States
Bayou Cane is a census-designated place (CDP) in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is located just north of Houma and had a population of 19,770 in 2020. Bayou Cane is a principal city of the Houma–Bayou Cane–Thibodaux metropolitan statistical area, which includes all of Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 7.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 699 ft
Questions about Bayou Cane
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Bayou Cane, LA a good place to live?
Bayou Cane grades C+ overall, better than 42% of U.S. towns and #45 of 161 in Louisiana. It grades D for health and A− for schools. Hazard risk is its weak spot, with a D−.
Is Bayou Cane, LA expensive?
Not for the area. The typical home is worth about $189,000, 12% below the Louisiana typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B+.