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Hessmer, LA


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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):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyHessmer Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 18%Hessmer Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Hessmer, LA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Male Share of the Population68
Racial Diversity51
Well-Paid Single Women59
Female Share of the Population53
Senior Citizens46
Well-Paid Single Men48
Age of the Population36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married57
Average Household Size31

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty38
Median Family Income26
People in Middle Class or Better26
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use76
Short Commute Times56
Walking and Biking to Work33
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes105
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone910
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Rents85
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
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