Hessmer, LA
Living in Hessmer
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute25
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety35
Airports6
Hospitals36
Colleges28
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools84
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
892Population+35 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age-9 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
57%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Black28%
Caucasian64%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate45%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$32kMedian Household Income+$4.9k (2010–19)
71%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year+15% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector69%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office12%
Service33%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$153kMedian Home Value+$62k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$605Median Monthly Rent+$235 (2010–19)
40%Owner-Occupied-22% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197927%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity65%
Utility gas35%
Crime
Violent Crime in Hessmer
United States45
Louisiana59
Avoyelles Parish69
Property Crime in Hessmer
United States48
Louisiana69
Avoyelles Parish48
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 52 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 58 | 6 | 0 |
| Dec | 50 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hessmer
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding33
Tornado26
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Hessmer, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Hessmer, LA
St Mary's Assumption School
6 miles, SE
St Anthony School
8 miles, SW
Sacred Heart Catholic School
9 miles, E
St Joseph School K-12
10 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Hessmer, LA
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
19 miles, NW
Louisiana College
26 miles, NW
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
58 miles, S
Southern University and A & M College
66 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Hessmer, LA
Avoyelles Hospital
7 miles, NE
Beacon Behavioral Hospital-Central
8 miles, SW
Bunkie General Hospital
8 miles, SW
Compass Behavioral Center of Alexandria, Inc
25 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Hessmer, LA
Alexandria International Airport
32 miles, NW
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
68 miles, SE
Lake Charles Regional Airport
92 miles, SW