Hester, LA
Living in Hester
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
39
Public Transit
1
Affordability
59
Public Safety
66
Airports
40
Hospitals
60
Colleges
48
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
91
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
327
Population
-84 (2010–19)
50 y
Median Age
+4 (2010–19)
17%
College-Educated
+15% (2010–19)
77%
Family Households
+15% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
High school graduate50%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household77%
Householder living alone23%
Economy
$99k
Median Household Income
+$43k (2010–19)
94%
Above Poverty
+6% (2010–19)
30 mi
Average Commute
100%
Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K10%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K27%
$100K to $124K9%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K or more14%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector78%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office41%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$298k
Median Home Value
+$121k (2010–19)
54%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
89%
Owner-Occupied
-11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached87%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2000 to 200952%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K20%
$500K to $749K30%
House Heating Type
Electricity50%
Utility gas50%
Crime
Violent Crime in Hester
United States45
Louisiana59
New Orleans Metro Area64
St. James Parish28
Property Crime in Hester
United States48
Louisiana69
New Orleans Metro Area67
St. James Parish35
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 81 | 8 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 83 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 55 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hester
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding43
Tornado31
Coastal Flooding8
Hurricane Force Winds4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Hester, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Hester, LA
St Peter Chanel Interparochial School
3 miles, E
Riverside Academy
13 miles, E
St Peter School
13 miles, E
Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional School
14 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Hester, LA
Nicholls State University
16 miles, S
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
33 miles, NW
University of Phoenix-Louisiana
36 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Hester, LA
St James Parish Hospital
4 miles, NE
Beacon Behavioral Hospital, Inc
4 miles, E
Prevost Memorial Hospital
15 miles, W
River Place Behavioral Health
16 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Hester, LA
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
42 miles, NW
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
74 miles, W
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
105 miles, E