At a Glance
Median Income
$142,571
$42,527 per capita
Home Value
$189,100
Zillow: $304,767
Violent Crime
519/100K
2,623/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Hester Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hester's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hester a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hester residents earn a median household income of $142,571 , which is 90% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,527. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 462 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hester is $189,100 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $304,767. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Hester reports 519 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 37% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,623/100K.
Education
16.4% of adults in Hester hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hester has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population756
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density219/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$142,571
Per Capita$42,527
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,330M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,519
Housing
A+
Home Value$189,100
Rent
Ownership92.4%
Zillow$304,767
Housing Units197
Rent Burden34.2%
Crime
F
Violent519/100K
Property2,623/100K
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,082/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain67.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation7 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute31 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Hester was built in 1980.
16.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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