Montegut, Louisiana
Montegut is a community of 1,266 people in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana.
Why visit Montegut
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks and 1 place to eat in and around town.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 45°F.
Weather in Montegut
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Montegut
Montegut is a census-designated place (CDP) in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Montegut had a population of 1,465. It is part of the Houma–Bayou Cane–Thibodaux metropolitan statistical area. Montegut was the primary filming location for the 2012 film Beasts of the Southern Wild.
From the Wikipedia article Montegut, Louisiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Chauvin Sculpture Garden & Art
Monument and historic site · 2.0 mi
The Art of Kenny Hill
5227;5337 Bayouside Drive, Chauvin
Restaurants and cafes1
Churches and places of worship4
Saint Joseph Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.0 mi
5232 Highway 56, Chauvin
New Life Christian Ministries
Place of worship · 2.1 mi
1125 Highway 55, Montegut
Schools, colleges and libraries7
History
Montegut developed around a sugar mill founded in 1883. Named by Congressman Edward James Gay when the post office was opened in 1885, it honored Gabriel Montegut, a prominent resident of parish seat Houma.
The 1941 WPA guide to Louisiana reported an elevation of 8 feet and population of 200.
From the History section of Montegut, Louisiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Map of Montegut
14 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 45°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 66°F | 48°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 55°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 61°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 83°F | 68°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 74°F | 6.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 76°F | 9.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 76°F | 7.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 72°F | 6.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 63°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 71°F | 52°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 65°F | 47°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Galliano (15 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Terrebonne Parish has had 42 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-06-30: Tropical Storm Arthur (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-16: Hurricane Francine (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-10: Tropical Storm Francine (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-13: Tropical Storm Nicholas (Coastal Storm)
- 2021-08-29: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Houma-Terrebonne Airport (HUM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Chauvin 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Bourg 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Houma 13 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- Bayou Blue 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Larose 14 mi northeast, about 22 min by car
- Lockport 14 mi north, about 22 min by car
- Cut Off 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- Galliano 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- Lockport Heights 15 mi north, about 23 min by car
- Bayou Cane 17 mi northwest, about 27 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Montegut School, Z28scrambler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Montegut School 2, Z28scrambler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fresh-cooked Louisiana blue crabs, Food Group from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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