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Montegut, LA
Census-designated place in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana.
Population
1,266
Land area
4.2sq mi
People per sq mi
301
ZIP codes
0
Montegut and its ZIP codes
Montegut at a glance
- Montegut is about 2.8 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $57,076, 6% below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $123,600 (43% below Louisiana) and median rent is $1,021 a month.
Local data for Montegut, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Montegut, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,076
Poverty rate
25.3%
Median home value
$123,600
Median rent
$1,021/mo
Homeownership
84.4%
Bachelor's or higher
7.4%
Median age
45.4
Average commute
32.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (206), Irish Americans (130), Mexican Americans (51).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Terrebonne Parish. PPP loans are for Montegut.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,250
47,828 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,037
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$844M
FY 2026, $7,699 per person
How people get to work
Montegut, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.7%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.6%
- Worked from home2.8%
Average one-way commute: 32.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Montegut, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
206
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
10,803
32.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 45°F
66.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Montegut, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.4%
U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts
Diabetes
18.1%
U.S. 12.1% +6.0 pts
Smoking
27.2%
U.S. 12.8% +14.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
Cities near Montegut
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChauvinCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 4.8 |
| BourgCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 5.6 |
| PresquilleCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.8 |
| DulacCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 16 |
| LockportTown | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| LaroseCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 10.9 |
| Lockport HeightsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| HoumaCity | 13 mi | 14.5 |
| Cut OffCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 14.6 |
| MathewsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4 |
| GallianoCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 11.1 |
| Bayou BlueCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 23.3 |
| Bayou CaneCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 7.6 |
| Golden MeadowTown | 18 mi | 2.4 |
| RacelandCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 21.6 |
| GrayCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 11.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Montegut, LA in?
- Montegut is in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Montegut, LA?
- About 1,266 people live in Montegut, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Montegut?
- Nearby places include Chauvin (2.4 mi), Bourg (6.8 mi), Presquille (8.3 mi), Dulac (12 mi), Lockport (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023