Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 740, settled in 1904.
Among 162 Louisiana towns, just 5 have a higher average trip to work than Hessmer. Central Bank and Trust Co. is on the National Register of Historic Places. Hessmer has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 433 in 1960, 772 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1940 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hessmer, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Hessmer.
Most working residents leave Hessmer for work: only 3% work in town. 27% of residents live below the poverty line in Hessmer, against 20% in Louisiana’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Hessmer’s median household income is $51,000.
| Hessmer | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 27% | 20% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $51,000 | $56,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.3% | 9.8% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The typical Hessmer home is worth about $149,000, up 3.8% in a year, 30% below the Louisiana typical home. 65% of households own their home in Hessmer, where Louisiana’s towns sit at 68% and U.S. towns at 73%.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Hessmer has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Hessmer is 92°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Hessmer beats the Louisiana average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 28% of Hessmer adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Hessmer | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 27% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 20% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 16% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 19% | 14% |
| What stands out | Hessmer | LA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 10.8% | 12.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 51% of U.S. communities. Since 2010, 14 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Hessmer.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
None within 15 miles of Hessmer; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Hessmer residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Louisiana.
Where Hessmer’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Village in Louisiana, United States
Hessmer is a village in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Hessmer had a population of 772.
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Hessmer has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.