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About
Life in Thibodaux
Living in Thibodaux means settling into a small city where you actually know your neighbors—the population hovers just under 16,000, making it intimate without feeling isolated. The job market centers around Nicholls State University, which anchors the local economy and brings steady employment, plus healthcare, retail, and some service-sector work tied to the broader Houma metropolitan area; if you're not in education or healthcare, you might find yourself commuting 20-30 minutes to nearby towns for work. The cost of living is genuinely affordable—median home values around $233,000 and median rents under $1,000 are well below national averages—which is one of the biggest reasons people actually stay here, especially families trying to build equity.
Thibodaux at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
19.6%
Foreign-Born
2.2%
Broadband Internet
84.1%
of households
Population Growth
-2.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.2% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Thibodaux: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Thibodaux, the largest foreign-born group is from India (26.5%), and 2.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.6%
of residents
65 and Older
20.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
21.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
43.4%
of households
Married Couples
37.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.08
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 10% below LA average
Rent, home values, and income in Thibodaux
In Thibodaux, rent runs 10% below the LA average, and home values are 7% above the LA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
54.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
85.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,335
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1975
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $225,208 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below LA average
Unemployment in Thibodaux
Unemployment in Lafourche Parish, which includes Thibodaux, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the LA average.
Unemployment rate
Thibodaux: Lafourche Parish rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Lafourche Parish (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Thibodaux Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.9 min avg
How Thibodaux residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Thibodaux, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 75% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 36 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 20% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Thibodaux runs 20% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
264.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,104.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Thibodaux Police Department
Natural DisastersExcessive Heat most common — 5 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Lafourche County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Lafourche Parish, which includes Thibodaux, the most common type is excessive heat, with 5 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | Extreme Cold/Wind Chill | None reported |
| 2024 | 7 | Flash Flood | $24.5M |
| 2023 | 30 | Excessive Heat | None reported |
| 2022 | 1 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,000 |
| 2021 | 5 | Heavy Rain | $2750.0M |
| 2020 | 7 | Storm Surge/Tide | $76.0M |
| 2019 | 4 | 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
Lafourche Parish, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Lafourche Parish, which includes Thibodaux, is typically good — 246 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
246
per year
Moderate Days
118
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Lafourche Parish, county-wide
Climate92°F summers, 47°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Thibodaux has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and warm winters (avg low 47°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
80°/60°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
81°/61°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
66°/47°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
71.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
83
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
11
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
134
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°F | 45°F | 5.76" |
| Feb | 68°F | 49°F | 4.38" |
| Mar | 74°F | 54°F | 4.85" |
| Apr | 79°F | 60°F | 4.94" |
| May | 86°F | 67°F | 5.91" |
| Jun | 91°F | 73°F | 8.67" |
| Jul | 92°F | 75°F | 8.41" |
| Aug | 92°F | 75°F | 8.48" |
| Sep | 89°F | 71°F | 5.96" |
| Oct | 82°F | 61°F | 4.72" |
| Nov | 73°F | 52°F | 3.80" |
| Dec | 66°F | 47°F | 5.25" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Thibodaux
Thibodaux has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
8.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Thibodaux Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Compass Behavioral Center of Houma, Llc
Psychiatric · 9.3 mi away · Houma
Physicians Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · 14 mi away · Houma
Terrebonne General Medical Center - Parish
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.8 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 Thibodaux
Thibodaux's student/teacher ratio is 15.7:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 34.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
34.6%
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 & Universities in Thibodaux
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, 40 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Thibodaux
Thibodaux has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (40 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
National Historical Park and Preserve
40 mi awayNew Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
National Historical Park
46 mi awayPublic Libraries in Thibodaux
Lafourche Parish Public Library
705 West 5th Street, Thibodaux
Cities Near Thibodaux
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Thibodaux?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Thibodaux FAQ
Is Thibodaux, Louisiana affordable?⌄
Thibodaux's median rent is $960/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $52,072/year. Median home value is $232,500.
Is Thibodaux, Louisiana safe?⌄
Thibodaux's violent crime rate was 265 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2105 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Thibodaux, Louisiana?⌄
Lafourche Parish, which includes Thibodaux, has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Thibodaux, Louisiana?⌄
The cost of living in Thibodaux is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $960/month and median household income is $52,072/year. The median home value is $232,500. About 55% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Thibodaux, Louisiana?⌄
The average commute in Thibodaux is 21 minutes, which is shorter than 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