Hester, LA

Louisiana · Metropolitan · City

4.1 Great / 5.0
756 Population
$142,571 Median Income
$189,100 Home Value
69°F Avg Temperature
37.1 yrs Median Age
16.4% Bachelor's Degree+
4.1
Overall
5.0
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.3
Education

People

Population756
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density219/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100.0%

Economy

5.0/5
Median Income$142,571
Per Capita Income$42,527
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty Rate0.0%
County GDP$3,330M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$189,100
Median RentN/A
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,007

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes10.4%
Depression29.4%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Jan / Jul53° / 83°
Rain67 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

2.3/5
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.48
Libraries (County)2

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute31 min
Work From Home16.1%
BroadbandN/A

How Hester Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$142,571
Home Value$189,100
Poverty Rate0.0%
Bachelor's Degree+16.4%
Unemployment0.0%
Avg Temperature69.1°F

Population & Age

Total Population756
Population Density219 per sq mi
Median Age37.1 years
Male52.6%
Female47.4%
Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

Race & Ethnicity

White 100%
White100.0%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino0.0%
Asian0.0%

Language

English Only99.4%
Spanish Speakers0.6%
English 99.4% Spanish 0.6%

Social Characteristics

Disability7.2%
Health Insurance99.4%

Income

90% above avg
Median Household Income$142,571
Per Capita Income$42,527
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,519
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$67,786

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate0.0%
Poverty Rate0.0%
Total Establishments (County)462
County GDP$3,330M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation29
Healthcare Facilities36
Retail Stores48
Manufacturing28
Total Establishments462

Industry Mix

Restaurants 29 Healthcare 36 Retail 48 Manufacturing 28

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$67,786
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,726

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time30.7 min
Work From Home16.1%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

33% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$189,100

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied92.4%

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$763
1 Bedroom$832
2 Bedroom$1,007
3 Bedroom$1,298
4 Bedroom$1,508

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$2,726
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.44%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes10.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure34.5%
Asthma9.8%
COPD7.1%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.9%
Physical Inactivity26.6%
Depression29.4%
Mental Distress (14+ days)20.1%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.9%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage99.4%
Regular Checkup78.3%
Premature Death Rate11,082 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.1 / 10
Exercise Access33.8%
Healthcare Facilities (County)36
Restaurants (County)29

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)4

Temperature

53°F Jan 83°F Jul
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Average69.1°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation67.2 in
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Land Area3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density219 per sq mi
Latitude30.0260°
Longitude-90.7702°
County FIPS22093

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.1%
D 49.1%

Republican +0.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.4%
High School+100.0%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.48

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density219 per sq mi
Land Area3.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)2

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)4

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