Living here
Nearest 4-year college9 mi
Nearest community college8 mi
Nearest technical college7 mi
High school graduates96.6%
College graduates35.3%
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
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
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