The Town FilesThibodaux, Louisiana
City in Lafourche Parish · population 15,948 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $232,500
- Household income
- $52,072
- Jan low / Jul high
- 45° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 39.0
Thibodaux is a city of 15,948 people in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $232,500, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks more walkable than 95% of Louisiana towns, hipper than 94% of Louisiana towns, more vibrant than 93% of Louisiana towns.
How Thibodaux ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Thibodaux is worth $232,500, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 4.5 times the median household income of $52,072, which is more affordable than 9% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $960 a month. 61.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Thibodaux | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $232,500 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $960 | $887 |
| Median household income | $52,072 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.5× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 61.6% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Thibodaux
| People | Thibodaux | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.0 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.2% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 17.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.6% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.6% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 4.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.2% | — |
| Work from home | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 20.9 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.1% | 84.6% |
Weather in Thibodaux
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 44.5°F. About 71.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 83 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 11 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Thibodaux since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on February 3, 1960 about 0.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on February 15, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 20, 2023.
Severe weather in Lafourche Parish since 1996
Lafourche Parish has been included in 54 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Tropical Storm | DR-4927: Tropical Storm Arthur |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 16, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4817: Hurricane Francine |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
Jobs and pay in Lafourche Parish
Lafourche Parish had 34,853 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $67,112 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Thibodaux itself the ACS puts it at 4.3%.
Public schools in Thibodaux
11 public schools with 5,251 students, about 15.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thibodaux High School | 9-12 | 1,427 | 19.8 |
| Thibodaux Middle School | 6-8 | 679 | 13.6 |
| Thibodaux Elementary School | PK-1 | 595 | 14.2 |
| Bayou Community Academy Charter School (charter) | PK-8 | 511 | 17.6 |
| W.S. Lafargue Elementary School | 2-3 | 459 | 14.3 |
| C.M. Washington Elementary School | 4-5 | 379 | 11.8 |
| Chackbay Elementary School | PK-5 | 362 | 13.4 |
| St. Charles Elementary School | PK-5 | 274 | 14.4 |
| Sixth Ward Middle School | 6-8 | 244 | 12.8 |
| Bayou Boeuf Elementary School | PK-5 | 216 | 13.5 |
| The MAX Charter School (charter) | 1-8 | 105 | 10.5 |
Towns near Thibodaux
- Chackbay, LA4.4 mi · 5,370 people · home $217,000
- Schriever, LA4.7 mi · 6,711 people · home $179,300
- Gray, LA8.3 mi · 5,518 people · home $139,400
- Raceland, LA12.1 mi · 9,768 people · home $187,800
- Bayou Cane, LA12.4 mi · 19,770 people · home $188,700
- South Vacherie, LA12.6 mi · 3,388 people · home $234,600
- Bayou Blue, LA14.2 mi · 13,352 people · home $189,100
- Houma, LA16.2 mi · 33,406 people · home $205,900
Thibodaux questions
Is Thibodaux, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Thibodaux scores better for retirees than 60% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 9%. 20.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.0).
How much does a house cost in Thibodaux?
The median owner-occupied home in Thibodaux is valued at $232,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,072, so homes cost about 4.5 times income. Median rent is $960 a month.
What is the weather like in Thibodaux?
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 44.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 71.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Thibodaux get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Thibodaux since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on February 3, 1960. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)