At a Glance
Median Income
$50,179
$29,558 per capita
Home Value
$160,600
Zillow: $147,623
Median Rent
$904/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
81.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
19.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hessmer a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 2.8% (22% 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 $147,623. 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.
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 (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population904
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density1,089/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$50,179
Per Capita$29,558
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$7,414M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,600
Rent$904
Ownership54.3%
Zillow$147,623
Housing Units303
Rent Burden30.9%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death15,366/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain59.1 in/yr
Elevation77 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+81.9%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute37 min
Broadband78.9%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Hessmer was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Esler Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 259 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.