ABOUT HOUMA-TERREBONNE

Houma-Terrebonne is one of the greatest places to live and raise a family. Houma and its surrounding areas come together to create a certain Cajun flare and hospitality to the southern lifestyle. Our area continues to grow very strong both economically and demographically. Business is extremely diversified throughout the area. Not only are we a strong oilfield related community, Houma boasts its pride on its medical arena, providing the most current state-of-the-art heart and cancer facilities. The large retail market in our city and surrounding areas continue to grow, as well as the restaurants and hotel chains. Our schools and educational communities are enthusiastically striving to challenge our youth in their education and recreational pursuits. The newly erected Civic Center has brought new and exciting events to the Houma community. There are many community based organizations such as: The Chamber of Commerce, the Houma Terrebonne Visitors and Convention Bureau, service clubs, Mardi Gras Carnival Clubs, etc. Our city is lead by its Parish President and a nine Member Council. Our local government is recognized as one of the most progressive in the state, with a modern infrastructure to meet the fast growing pace of the entire area. We are the best-kept secret in South Louisiana. Our classic southern atmosphere wins the hearts of the young and old. There are many things to see and do in and around our area. Cajun food is the fuel of our heritage proves irresistable to all. We welcome you to visit the other websites linked to ours to get a broader perspective of our great community and what we have to offer.

Quick Facts:
Rated as one of better places to live in U.S.
High Employment.
Outstanding medical facilities (Heart & Cancer).
Strong education system.
Nicholls State University.
Central location to South Louisiana.
Cajun-French background.
Parish Consolidated Government.