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Hessmer, LA

Hessmer, LA.

Population: 2,943 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$149,565
1-year appreciation
-2.2%
3-year appreciation
-14.0%
5-year appreciation
-14.8%
10-year appreciation
-6.3%
All-time peak (2021-03)
$189,040
House Price Index
368.9 (+2.6% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, hurricane

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
67.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
56.0°F
Annual precipitation
61.5 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Natchez National Historical Park (49 mi)
Nearest airport
Marksville Municipal Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport (ESF) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
2
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-110 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Median annual property tax
$199
Mean commute to work
40 min
Households with broadband internet
58.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,681
Average weekly wage
$745
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
15

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

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Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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