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Bayou Cane.
Bayou Cane is an unincorporated community in Terrebonne Parish, LA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Bayou Cane
Bayou Cane is a community of 22,143 people in Louisiana. The median household income is $74,350, median rent runs about $1,101 per month, and median home values are around $188,700. Unemployment is low at 3.9%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Bayou Cane at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
16.0%
Foreign-Born
4.5%
Broadband Internet
89.7%
of households
Population Growth
+10.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.5% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Bayou Cane: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Bayou Cane, the largest foreign-born group is from India (26.1%), and 6.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.1%
of residents
65 and Older
13.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
37.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.3%
of households
Married Couples
39.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.53
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for LA
Rent, home values, and income in Bayou Cane
In Bayou Cane, home values are 13% below the LA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
22.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
10.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
85.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$679
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1982
median year built
Vacant Homes
11.1%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below LA average
Unemployment in Bayou Cane
Unemployment in Terrebonne Parish, which includes Bayou Cane, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the LA average.
Unemployment rate
Bayou Cane: Terrebonne Parish rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Terrebonne Parish (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Bayou Cane Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22.5 min avg
How Bayou Cane residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Bayou Cane, most residents drive alone to work (86%), and 78% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 39 mi
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Medium hub6.2M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 7% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office, which covers Bayou Cane, runs 7% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
307
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,930.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersExcessive Heat most common — 7 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
94.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Terrebonne County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Terrebonne Parish, which includes Bayou Cane, the most common type is excessive heat, with 7 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | Flash Flood | None reported |
| 2024 | 5 | Storm Surge/Tide | $40.0M |
| 2023 | 32 | Excessive Heat | $87,500 |
| 2022 | 3 | Lightning | $400,000 |
| 2021 | 5 | Flash Flood | $1500.8M |
| 2020 | 10 | Storm Surge/Tide | $75.3M |
| 2019 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 2 | Hail | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Terrebonne Parish, county-wide
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Terrebonne Parish, which includes Bayou Cane, is typically good.
Median AQI
42
Terrebonne Parish, county-wide
Climate91°F summers, 46°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Bayou Cane has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and warm winters (avg low 46°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
79°/60°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
81°/61°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
66°/46°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
65.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
76
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
9
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
115
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°F | 44°F | 5.57" |
| Feb | 67°F | 48°F | 4.44" |
| Mar | 73°F | 54°F | 4.48" |
| Apr | 78°F | 60°F | 3.99" |
| May | 85°F | 67°F | 4.38" |
| Jun | 90°F | 73°F | 8.40" |
| Jul | 91°F | 74°F | 9.06" |
| Aug | 91°F | 75°F | 6.50" |
| Sep | 89°F | 71°F | 5.77" |
| Oct | 82°F | 61°F | 4.31" |
| Nov | 72°F | 52°F | 4.35" |
| Dec | 66°F | 46°F | 4.17" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Bayou Cane
Bayou Cane has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
8.3%
of residents
Physicians Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Terrebonne General Medical Center - Parish
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.6 mi away · Houma
Compass Behavioral Center of Houma, Llc
Psychiatric · 3.1 mi away · Houma
Leonard J Chabert Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.8 mi away · Houma
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Bayou Cane
Bayou Cane's student/teacher ratio is 15.7:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 19.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
19.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Bayou Cane (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 4,737 students · in-state tuition $8,741 · 52% graduate · median earnings $49,144 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, 39 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Bayou Cane
Bayou Cane has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (39 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
National Historical Park and Preserve
39 mi awayNew Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
National Historical Park
47 mi awayCities Near Bayou Cane
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Bayou Cane?
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Bayou Cane FAQ
Is Bayou Cane, Louisiana affordable?⌄
Bayou Cane's median rent is $1,101/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $74,350/year. Median home value is $188,700.
Is Bayou Cane, Louisiana safe?⌄
Bayou Cane is policed by the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 307 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1931 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Bayou Cane, Louisiana?⌄
Terrebonne Parish, which includes Bayou Cane, has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Bayou Cane, Louisiana?⌄
The cost of living in Bayou Cane is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,101/month and median household income is $74,350/year. The median home value is $188,700. About 22% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Bayou Cane, Louisiana?⌄
The average commute in Bayou Cane is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from