Bayou Blue, LA
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- 3 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Bayou Blue is a relaxed, spread-out community that sits right on the border of Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes in south Louisiana. Home to about 13,000 people, it offers a comfortable mix of quiet residential neighborhoods and classic bayou scenery. Highway 316 runs right through town, making it easy to commute to nearby jobs, shopping, and healthcare in Houma or Thibodaux while enjoying a slower pace of life.
Because Bayou Blue crosses parish lines, local services and school zones vary depending on which side of the border your home is on. Families on the Lafourche side have access to neighborhood campuses like Bayou Blue Elementary and Middle School, and Fletcher Technical Community College is only a short drive away. With its rich Cajun heritage, great local seafood, and convenient location, it is a practical and welcoming spot for anyone looking to settle in the bayou region.
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