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Hessmer, LA
Village in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana.
Population
828
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,002
ZIP codes
0
Hessmer and its ZIP codes
Hessmer at a glance
- Hessmer is about 9.4 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,625 a year, 17% less than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $171,300 (21% below Louisiana) and median rent is $589 a month.
Local data for Hessmer, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hessmer, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,625
Poverty rate
26.7%
Median home value
$171,300
Median rent
$589/mo
Homeownership
64.8%
Bachelor's or higher
9.8%
Median age
41.0
Average commute
34.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (393), Irish Americans (63), Mexican Americans (33).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Avoyelles Parish. PPP loans are for Hessmer.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,879
9,785 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,360
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$266M
FY 2026, $6,700 per person
How people get to work
Hessmer, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.5%
- Carpooled0.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home9.1%
Average one-way commute: 34.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hessmer, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
280
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
752
4.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 39°F
61.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hessmer, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
19.2%
U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities near Hessmer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MansuraTown | 4.2 mi | 2.9 |
| Fifth WardCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 5.2 |
| CottonportTown | 6.1 mi | 2 |
| MarksvilleCity | 6.1 mi | 4.8 |
| EvergreenTown | 7.1 mi | 1 |
| BunkieCity | 7.8 mi | 3 |
| EchoCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.7 |
| MoreauvilleVillage | 8.5 mi | 3 |
| PlauchevilleVillage | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| CheneyvilleTown | 10 mi | 1 |
| BordelonvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.3 |
| Center PointCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.7 |
| MorrowCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| LecompteTown | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| SimmesportTown | 19 mi | 2.2 |
| DevilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 13.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hessmer, LA in?
- Hessmer is in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Hessmer, LA?
- About 828 people live in Hessmer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hessmer?
- Nearby places include Mansura (4.2 mi), Fifth Ward (5.2 mi), Cottonport (6.1 mi), Marksville (6.1 mi), Evergreen (7.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023