Hessmer, LA

Hessmer, Louisiana

Hessmer, Louisiana, in Avoyelles county, is 58 miles N of Lafayette, Louisiana (center to center) and 143 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. As of the year 2000 census, 642 people lived in Hessmer.

The People and Families of Hessmer

In Hessmer, about 58% of adults are married. Hessmer is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hessmer had a median family income of $31,528.

Hessmer Housing

An estimated 58% of living spaces in Hessmer are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the village is younger than in most places. Living alone is quite feasible in Hessmer, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Hessmer, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Hessmer strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Hessmer, LA

Comparing Hessmer to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Hessmer Almanac

Hessmer Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Hessmer Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Hessmer, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Hessmer Colleges

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