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Hessmer, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Rapides Parish County
Hessmer, LA
At a Glance
How Hessmer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hessmer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Hessmer a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Hessmer residents earn a median household income of $50,179 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,558. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,093 business establishments, including 259 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hessmer is $160,600 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,372. Median rent is $904/month, with 30.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Hessmer reports 1,617 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 326% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,685/100K.
Education
10.7% of adults in Hessmer hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 81.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hessmer has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.