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Thibodaux, LA

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Thibodaux, LA

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 51
Population15,792
Foreign Born1.0%
Population Density2,325people per mi²
Median Age36.7 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

85/100

15% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Thibodaux, Louisiana

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $16k$30k
Comfortable $46k$68k
Luxury $97k+$151k+
Elite (Top 5%) $158k+$244k+
Affordability Ratio

79%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean86%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
28
Positive
11
Poor
5
Negative
0

Groceries

1 within 10 miles

1mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.4mi

Hospital

10 within 20 miles

1.1mi

Airport

IAH — George Bush Intercontinental

271.5mi

Post Office

USPS — Thibodaux, LA

0.5mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf0Nearest 12.5 mi
Camping3Nearest 40.3 mi
Marina0Nearest 18 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0 

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
D+
Soft

A below-average socioeconomic profile. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment trail the U.S., with higher poverty and unemployment.

Median HHI
$54k+4.0%
28% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$205k
69% below US avg
College Educated
37.5%
7% above US avg
WFH
4.7%
67% below US avg
Homeownership
58.0%
11% below US avg
Median Home
$237k
16% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C+
Moderate

Crime rates similar to the national median for U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
23.7
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−33.4%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−46.3%
Homicide
0.07 / 1k Residents7% above state avg
Robbery
0.32 / 1k Residents52% above state avg
Aggravated Assault
2.19 / 1k Residents27% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−20.4%
Burglary
1.29 / 1k Residents45% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
19.37 / 1k Residents84% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.39 / 1k Residents70% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+22Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Thibodaux, Louisiana
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B-
Fair9.1% of income
Property Rights
C-
FairIJ Grade C-
Firearm Rights
B
GoodFPC Grade B
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Net exporter (280% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
F
ProhibitedIllegal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A-
Broadly LegalMedical + Decrim.

Homesteading

Growing Season310 days359 frost-free
Annual Rainfall77.1"
Elevation20 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C+
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A
Good273 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,325/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B+
Good2 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorHurricane, Tornado, Inland Flooding, Cold Wave, Heat Wave
Border / Coast
B
Fairborder 482 mi · coast 30 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$82.7M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T09:46:34.000Z

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