Living here
Nearest 4-year college25 mi
Nearest community college34 mi
Nearest technical college42 mi
High school graduates100%
College graduates26.1%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Houma
A member-driven, volunteer organization dedicated to improving the quality of life by building a strong economy through promotion of services to members, partnerships and alliances, legislative advocacy, economic development, and programs of action and value to sustain a prosperous and vibrant community.
county
Concordia Economic & Industrial Development District
Concordia Parish Economic Development (CEIDD) is a Louisiana economic development organization serving Concordia Parish, promoting business and industry opportunities and location advantages along the Mississippi River.
county
Terrebonne Economic Development Authority
The Terrebonne Economic Development Authority (TEDA) was created by the Louisiana Legislature to attract and retain jobs throughout Terrebonne Parish. The mission of TEDA is to serve as the economic catalyst that recruits and retains businesses for Terrebonne Parish.
region
Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce
The Central Louisiana Regional Chamber of Commerce is committed to improving the local business climate in the Alexandria/Pineville region, advocating for business interests, and supporting member businesses through events, referrals, and leadership development.
region
Central Louisiana Economic Alliance
A regional economic development organization for Central Louisiana serving ten parishes, with a mission to grow the economy, champion people, and build on collective strengths to shape a region where individuals, businesses, and communities can prosper.
region
South Louisiana Economic Council
COLAB is a not-for-profit economic development agency established to support regional economic development in the parishes of Assumption, Lafourche, St. Mary, and Terrebonne (the Bayou Region). It was formerly known as the South Louisiana Economic Council (SLEC).
state
America Electric Power Economic Development
American Electric Power's Economic Development page outlines the company's site selection services, energy solutions, and resources to help businesses locate and grow within AEP's service territory across 11 states.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes