Health Profile of Houma, Louisiana
Houma Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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D
Houma Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Houma | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.5 | 75.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.3% | 7.8% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 25.6% | 22.3% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Houma is 73.5 years, about 1.6 years shorter than the Louisiana average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 7.3%, lower than the Louisiana average of 7.8%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 25.6% of residents, higher than the Louisiana average of 22.3%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,045 residents in Houma are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 329 88 men · 241 women
- 75–84 1,098 473 men · 624 women
- 65–74 1,830 785 men · 1,044 women
- 50–64 3,789 1,773 men · 2,016 women
Younger residents
5,146 residents in Houma are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,372 762 boys · 610 girls
- 7–12 1,335 618 boys · 717 girls
- 3–7 1,293 628 boys · 665 girls
- 0–3 1,146 608 boys · 538 girls
About 1,658 residents in Houma (7.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 73.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Houma | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 16.9% | 14.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.0% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.5% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 45.9% | 40.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Houma is about 17% higher than in Louisiana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Houma | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 26.0% | 23.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 18.5% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 37.3% | 33.8% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Houma are about the same as in Louisiana.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 41,219 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 15.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 453,406 minutes a day and 165.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Houma is 73.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.28 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Houma | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.13 | 7.40 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Houma is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Houma, Louisiana has an overall health index grade of D, making it about on par with Louisiana, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Houma, Louisiana.
What is the health grade for Houma, Louisiana?
Houma, Louisiana has a Map AI Health Index grade of D, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a D grade means residents face somewhat worse health outcomes than the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Houma, Louisiana?
People in Houma, Louisiana can expect to live 73.5 years on average, 1.6 years shorter than the Louisiana average of 75.1.
How many people lack health insurance in Houma, Louisiana?
7.3% of residents in Houma, Louisiana have no health insurance, about 1 in 14 people, 0.5 points below the Louisiana rate of 7.8%.
What percentage of Houma, Louisiana residents are obese?
45.9% of adults in Houma, Louisiana are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 5.6 points above the Louisiana rate of 40.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Houma, Louisiana go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 41,219 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 15.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 453,406 minutes a day and 165.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Houma is 73.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.28 lifetimes a year.
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