The Local Market Index · Louisiana 2023

How Many Towing Companies Are in the Houma Metro Area?

As of 2023, the Houma metro area has 4 towing companies, or 0.2 per 10,000 residents, ranking #10 of 10 Louisiana metro areas. That is below the Louisiana statewide rate of 0.3 per 10,000.

The count fell from 5 in 2018 to 4 in 2023, a change of -1 (-20%).

4towing companies, 2023
0.2per 10,000 residents
#10of 10 metro areas
-1change since 2018 (-20%)

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Compared with the state and the top-ranked metro area

Houma Metro Area: 0.2 per 10,000 residentsHouma Metro Area0.2Louisiana statewide: 0.3 per 10,000 residentsLouisiana statewide0.3#1: Hammond Metro Area: 0.6 per 10,000 residents#1: Hammond Metro Area0.6
Establishments per 10,000 residents. Bars are drawn to scale.
PlaceTowing servicesPopulation (2023)Per 10,000Rank
Houma Metro Area4204,0320.2#10 of 10
Louisiana (statewide)1484,621,0250.3
Hammond Metro Area8135,2180.6#1 of 10

Towing services in nearby places

PlaceTowing servicesPer 10,000Rank
Lafourche ParishNot published (fewer than 3)
Terrebonne ParishNot published (fewer than 3)
Alexandria Metro Area80.5#2 of 10
Baton Rouge Metro Area260.3#5 of 10
Hammond Metro Area80.6#1 of 10
Lafayette Metro Area130.3#5 of 10
Lake Charles Metro Area130.5#2 of 10
Monroe Metro Area60.3#5 of 10
New Orleans Metro Area310.3#5 of 10
Shreveport Metro Area150.4#4 of 10
Slidell Metro Area90.3#5 of 10

All parishes in this metro area, then the other Louisiana metro areas.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Houma Metro Area a competitive market for towing companies?

The Houma metro area has more towing companies per resident than 0% of the other 9 Louisiana metro areas with published figures, and its density of 0.2 per 10,000 residents is below the statewide rate of 0.3. The index measures how many establishments exist relative to population: supply, not demand or profitability.

How does the Houma Metro Area compare to the Hammond Metro Area?

The Hammond metro area ranks #1 among Louisiana metro areas with 8 towing companies, or 0.6 per 10,000 residents, about 3.0 times the rate in the Houma metro area (0.2).

Other industries in the Houma Metro Area

Houma Metro Area: all 50 industries

Source: Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 (NAICS 488410, establishments) and American Community Survey 2023 five-year population estimates. Establishments are locations, not companies; home-based and self-employed businesses without paid employees are not included. Change compares 2023 with 2018. See the methodology.