Bayou Cane

LA

Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana

Population 106K |Median income $64,836 |4 hospitals

Population
106,186
Terrebonne Parish
Median Income
$64,836
-5% vs avg
Median Home Value
$187,200
-18% vs avg
Median Age
38
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
106K-5%
Median Income
$64,836+30%
Median Home Value
$187,200+42%
Poverty Rate
16%-6%
Unemployment
4.7%-32%

Economics

Median Rent
$1,065/mo
Poverty Rate
16% +13% vs avg
Unemployment 4.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 18.7%
Work From Home 3.3%
Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 64.5%
African American 18.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
Asian 1.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
42.1%
High Blood Pressure
41.4%
Obesity
41.3%
Physical Inactivity
33.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
20.1%
Current Smoking
18.8%
Binge Drinking
17.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.4%
Diabetes
15.2%
Current Asthma
10.4%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 81.5%
Dental Visit 58.4%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.7%
Stroke
4.2%

Hospitals 4 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
1
★★★
1
★★
0
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Average Rating
3.5/5
Total Hospitals
4
With ER
2
TERREBONNE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER - PARISH
HOUMA · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
LEONARD J CHABERT MEDICAL CENTER
HOUMA · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Alerts & News — Bayou Cane Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Waters from Pensacola to Pascagoula Until 7:30 AM CDT

NOAA · 35m ago
Earthquakes

M 3.1 Earthquake Recorded 138 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska

USGS · 1h ago
Weather Alerts

Blowing Snow Advisory Issued for Cartwright, Black Tickle, and Lodge Bay Regions

ECCC · 1h ago
Weather Warnings

Coastal Hazard Warning Issued for Peninsula and Gulf Country Districts as Tropical Cyclone Narelle Approaches

BOM · 1h ago
Weather Warnings high

Minor Flood Warning Issued for Herbert River Catchment in North Queensland

BOM · 1h ago
Weather Warnings high

Moderate Flood Warning Issued for Tully and Murray Rivers; Moderate Flooding Possible at Euramo

BOM · 1h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Bayou Cane, LA? ▼
Bayou Cane, LA has a population of 106,186 people, located in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana.
What is the median household income in Bayou Cane? ▼
The median household income in Bayou Cane, LA is $64,836 per year. The poverty rate is 16%.
What is the median home value in Bayou Cane? ▼
The median home value in Bayou Cane, LA is $187,200. Median rent is $1,065/month.
What are the top health concerns in Bayou Cane? ▼
The top health indicators in Bayou Cane include Short Sleep Duration (42.1%), High Blood Pressure (41.4%), Obesity (41.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Bayou Cane? ▼
Bayou Cane has 4 hospitals with an average rating of 3.5/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Bayou Cane? ▼
The median age in Bayou Cane, LA is 38 years. 18.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Bayou Cane, LA is located in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. With a population of 106K and a median household income of $64,836, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 4 hospitals with an average rating of 3.5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Bayou Cane area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Terrebonne Parish) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.