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Hessmer, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Rapides Parish County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
904
Population
1,089/sq mi density
$50,179
Median Income
$29,558 per capita
$160,600
Home Value
$138,372 Zillow
$904
Median Rent
30.9% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
1,617
Violent Crime/100K
6,685 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$50,179 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$160,600 home value, $904/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,617 violent crimes/100K (326% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Hessmer enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.9°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 77 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,089/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.0534°N, 92.1215°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Rapides Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Esler Regional (ESF) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
Hessmer has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.5") and August the driest (4.1").