Hester, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. James Parish County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
756
Population
219/sq mi density
$142,571
Median Income
$42,527 per capita
$189,100
Home Value
$304,767 Zillow
69°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$142,571 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$189,100 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Hester enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 67.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
53°F Jan (11°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 69.1°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 219/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.0260°N, 90.7702°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | St. James Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 93.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 3 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0377 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 7.3 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in |
Hester has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 53°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 67.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.7") and March the driest (4.1").