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Hessmer, Louisiana

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Population in 2022: 751 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +17.0%
Males: 300  (40.1%)
Females: 451  (59.9%)
Median resident age:

39.2 years
Louisiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 71341, 71350.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $33,526 (it was $24,659 in 2000)
Hessmer:

$33,526
LA:

$55,416

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $22,278 (it was $12,449 in 2000)

Hessmer village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $159,617 (it was $62,300 in 2000)
Hessmer:

$159,617
LA:

$209,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $235,914; detached houses: $254,194; mobile homes: $75,035

Median gross rent in 2022: $824.

March 2022 cost of living index in Hessmer: 81.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 39.9%
(28.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 58.3% for Black residents, 78.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for other race residents, 56.2% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Hessmer, LA (2022)
    • 42769.0%White alone
    • 10016.2%Black alone
    • 528.4%Hispanic
    • 406.5%Two or more races
    • 30.5%Asian alone

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According to our research of Louisiana and other state lists, there were 13 registered sex offenders living in Hessmer, Louisiana as of May 14, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Hessmer is 64 to 1.


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Ancestries: French (47.5%), American (6.9%), English (6.2%), Irish (4.6%), French Canadian (2.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1955

Elevation: 78 feet

Land area: 0.75 square miles.

Population density: 1,000 people per square mile   (low).

Hessmer, Louisiana map

13 residents are foreign born (1.5% Latin America, 0.3% Asia).

This village:

2.1%
Louisiana:

4.2%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $208 (0.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $207 (0.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lafayette, LA (58.4 miles , pop. 110,257).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Baton Rouge, LA (71.4 miles , pop. 227,818).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (214.1 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Mansura, LA (2.1 miles ),
Marksville, LA (2.4 miles ),
Fifth Ward, LA (2.5 miles ),
Cottonport, LA (2.5 miles ),
Evergreen, LA (2.7 miles ),
Bunkie, LA (2.8 miles ),
Moreauville, LA (2.9 miles ),
Plaucheville, LA (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 31.05 N, Longitude: 92.12 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 318

Distribution of median household income in Hessmer, LA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Hessmer, LA in 2022
Hessmer satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2006: 11 buildings, average cost: $77,000
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $71,700
  • 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $37,300
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $145,000
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $52,500
  • 2000: 4 buildings, average cost: $67,500
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $55,000
  • 1998: 7 buildings, average cost: $76,400
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $51,600
Number of permits per 10,000 Hessmer, LA residents
Average permit cost in Hessmer, LA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.4%
Louisiana:

3.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +75 (+13.2%).
Most common industries in Hessmer, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (16.4%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (12.2%)
  • Public administration (8.4%)
  • Educational services (7.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.6%)
  • Construction (5.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (12.6%)
  • Construction (11.2%)
  • Public administration (10.5%)
  • Food (8.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.6%)
  • Truck transportation (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (31.2%)
  • Educational services (11.8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (11.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.9%)
  • Public administration (6.2%)
  • Gasoline stations (3.5%)
Most common occupations in Hessmer, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Health technologists and technicians (7.7%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (5.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Cashiers (4.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (8.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.6%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (5.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Construction laborers (4.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Health technologists and technicians (11.8%)
  • Cashiers (8.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.6%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (5.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)

Average climate in Hessmer, Louisiana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2014 was 69.2. This is about average.

City:

69.2
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2014 was 9.74. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 19.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.74
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Hessmer-area historical tornado activity is near Louisiana state average. It is 67% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/31/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.2 miles away from the Hessmer village center killed one person and injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/20/1983, a category F3 tornado 14.7 miles away from the village center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Hessmer-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Louisiana state average. It is 182% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/17/2012 at 08:12:00, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 145.6 miles away from Hessmer center
On 9/2/2013 at 23:51:15, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 2.9 mi) earthquake occurred 148.4 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 409.7 miles away from the city center
On 9/2/2013 at 21:52:38, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 155.2 miles away from Hessmer center
On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 287.2 miles away from the city center
On 1/25/2013 at 07:01:19, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 139.7 miles away from Hessmer center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Avoyelles Parish (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 10, Floods: 9, Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 3, Drought: 1, Freeze: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hessmer topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Hessmer:

  • LEDOUX PROVOSTY SR MEMORIAL HO (4332 JEANSONNE LANE)
  • HESSMER NURSING HOME (3707 HWY 114)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Hessmer:

  • MEDISTAR HOME HEALTH OF MARKSVILLE (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; MARKSVILLE, LA)
  • HOSPICE CARE OF AVOYELLES PARISH (Hospital, about 6 miles away; MARKSVILLE, LA)
  • CENTRAL LA HOME HEALTH CARE, LLC (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; MARKSVILLE, LA)
  • COLONIAL NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; MARKSVILLE, LA)
  • VALLEY VIEW HEALTH CARE (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; MARKSVILLE, LA)
  • AVOYELLES HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 7 miles away; MARKSVILLE, LA)
  • BAYOU VISTA COMMUNITY CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; BUNKIE, LA)

Airports located in Hessmer:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Hessmer:

  • Acadiana Technical College-Lafayette Campus (about 58 miles; Lafayette, LA; Full-time enrollment: 2,378)
  • South Louisiana Community College (about 59 miles; Lafayette, LA; FT enrollment: 2,519)
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette (about 59 miles; Lafayette, LA; FT enrollment: 14,493)
  • Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (about 65 miles; Baton Rouge, LA; FT enrollment: 27,321)
  • Southern University and A & M College (about 67 miles; Baton Rouge, LA; FT enrollment: 5,837)
  • Baton Rouge Community College (about 72 miles; Baton Rouge, LA; FT enrollment: 5,744)
  • Northwestern State University of Louisiana (about 76 miles; Natchitoches, LA; FT enrollment: 7,700)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Hessmer Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Avoyelles Parish has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.3 people
Louisiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

63.9%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

6.9%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Banks with branches in Hessmer (2011 data):

  • The Union Bank: Hessmer Branch at 2705 Main Street, branch established on 1968/08/05. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $228.4 mil, Deposits: $197.0 mil, headquarters in Marksville, LA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 10 total offices, Holding Company: Union Bancshares, Incorporated

For population 15 years and over in Hessmer:

Marital status in Hessmer, LA
  • Never married: 17.1%
  • Now married: 45.2%
  • Separated: 5.1%
  • Widowed: 8.1%
  • Divorced: 24.5%

For population 25 years and over in Hessmer:

  • High school or higher: 75.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.1%
  • Unemployed: 4.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 66.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.8
Louisiana average:

11.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Hessmer, LA (based on Avoyelles Parish data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic18,40022
Evangelical Protestant4,05029
Mainline Protestant4467
Black Protestant3702
Other1763
None18,631-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 14
Avoyelles Parish:

3.32 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
Avoyelles Parish:

1.42 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

1.29 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 25
Avoyelles Parish:

5.93 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

4.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 18
Avoyelles Parish:

4.27 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

5.92 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.7%
Louisiana:

10.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Avoyelles Parish:

30.9%
State:

29.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

15.9%
Louisiana:

13.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Hessmer:

55.7%
Louisiana:

49.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Hessmer:

55.9%
Louisiana:

46.5%

Average BMI:
Hessmer:

27.8
Louisiana:

29.1

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

18.6%
Louisiana:

20.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

7.7%
Louisiana:

11.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Hessmer:

7.1
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

31.0%
Louisiana:

34.5%

General health condition:
Hessmer:

63.8%
Louisiana:

55.8%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

81.4%
Louisiana:

80.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Hessmer, LA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 3$8,007$32,0282$1,331
Financial Administration 2$5,996$35,9760$0
Water Supply 2$4,533$27,1980$0
Firefighters 1$660$7,9200$0
Sewerage 1$1,430$17,1600$0
Totals for Government 9$20,626$27,5012$1,331

Hessmer government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - General - Other: $4,000 ($5.33)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $200,000 ($266.31)
    Water Utilities: $186,000 ($247.67)
    Central Staff Services: $80,000 ($106.52)
    Sewerage: $72,000 ($95.87)
    Local Fire Protection: $42,000 ($55.93)
    Regular Highways: $28,000 ($37.28)
    Parks and Recreation: $12,000 ($15.98)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $4,000 ($5.33)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $209,000 ($278.30)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $42,000 ($55.93)

Hessmer government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $52,000 ($69.24)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $40,000 ($53.26)
    Fines and Forfeits: $34,000 ($45.27)
    Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($2.66)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $317,000 ($422.10)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $3,000 ($3.99)
    Other: $1,000 ($1.33)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $87,000 ($115.85)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $39,000 ($51.93)
    Public Utilities Sales: $37,000 ($49.27)
    Property: $24,000 ($31.96)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $3,000 ($3.99)

Hessmer government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,001,000 ($1332.89)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $979,000 ($1303.60)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $22,000 ($29.29)

Hessmer government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $434,000 ($577.90)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $90,000 ($119.84)

Strongest AM radio stations in Hessmer:

  • KJMJ (580 AM; 5 kW; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: RADIO MARIA, INC.)
  • KWDF (840 AM; daytime; 8 kW; BALL, LA; Owner: BALL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WWL (870 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • KDYS (1520 AM; 10 kW; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTTP (1110 AM; daytime; 2 kW; PINEVILLE, LA; Owner: PEOPLES BROADCAST NETWORK LLC)
  • WLNO (1060 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: COMMUNICOM CO. OF LOUISIANA, L.P.)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WOMN (1110 AM; daytime; 30 kW; FRANKLINTON, LA; Owner: PITTMAN BROADCASTING SERVICES, LLC.)
  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSKR (1210 AM; 10 kW; DENHAM SPRINGS, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Hessmer:

  • KEZP (104.3 FM; BUNKIE, LA; Owner: OWENSVILLE COMMUNICATIONS)
  • KAPB-FM (97.7 FM; MARKSVILLE, LA; Owner: THREE RIVERS RADIO COMPANY)
  • KZMZ (96.9 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KZLG (95.9 FM; MANSURA, LA; Owner: AMY M COCO)
  • KLIL (92.1 FM; MOREAUVILLE, LA; Owner: CAJUN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRRV-FM (100.3 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKST (98.7 FM; OAKDALE, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KQID-FM (93.1 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: CENLA B/C CO INC.)
  • WQNZ (95.1 FM; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: FIRST NATCHEZ CORPORATION)
  • KLSA (90.7 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: BD OF SUPV OF LA ST U & A&M COLLEGE)
  • KEDG (106.9 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KAYT (88.1 FM; JENA, LA; Owner: BLACK MEDIA WORKS, INC.)
  • K288ER (105.5 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • KFAD (93.9 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: FM BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Hessmer:

  • K67GL (Channel 67; BUNKIE, LA; Owner: WHITE KNIGHT B/CING. OF NATCHEZ LICENSE CORP.)
  • KALB-TV (Channel 5; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K60GE (Channel 60; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KATC (Channel 3; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: KATC COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K02PO (Channel 2; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KLFY-TV (Channel 10; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: KLFY, L.P.)
  • KLAX-TV (Channel 31; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: POLLACK/BELZ COMMUNICATIONS CO., INC)
  • KLPB-TV (Channel 24; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • K21EL (Channel 21; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K43EI (Channel 43; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K57GK (Channel 57; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K16DK (Channel 16; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K23DZ (Channel 23; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K38EG (Channel 38; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K55GT (Channel 55; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KADN (Channel 15; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: KADN-15, INC.)
  • KLPA-TV (Channel 25; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • K36DS (Channel 36; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: POLLACK/BELZ COMMUNICATION COMPANY, INC.)
  • K53FA (Channel 53; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: ESTATE OF VIOLA WEBER)
  • K47DW (Channel 47; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: WHITE KNIGHT B/CING. OF NATCHEZ LICENSE CORP.)
  • K64FT (Channel 64; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Hessmer fatal accident list:

May 21, 2021 12:40 AM, Sr-114, Lat: 31.084031, Lon: -92.189117, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Feb 18, 2002 00:50 AM, Sr-115, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Apr 23, 1982 09:30 PM, La105, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 8, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jun 14, 1981 10:04 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 23ft / 6.7mTotal length
  • $261,000Total costs
  • 3,380Total average daily traffic
  • 465Total average daily truck traffic
  • 5,029Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

7
  • Donald R Perrilloux, Two Miles West Of (Lat: 31.059444 Lon: -92.143889), Type: 95.4, Overall height: 94.5 m, Registrant: Comet Industries Inc., Donperrilloux@cs.Com, , Shrev-eport, Phone: (318) 676-6748

  • JOSH ROY, Located At Office Bldg 2028 Hwy 115 (Lat: 31.067222 Lon: -92.113917), Type: 57.9, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Detel Wireless, Josh@detel.Com, , Hessm-er, Phone: (318) 597-0303

  • Daryl D Deshotel, Located At Office Bldg 2028 Hwy 115 (Lat: 31.067222 Lon: -92.113917), Type: 57.9, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Detel Wireless, Josh@detel.Com, , Hessm-er, Phone: (318) 597-0303

  • Kerry D Klasing, Two Miles West Of (Lat: 31.059444 Lon: -92.143889), Type: 95.4, Overall height: 94.5 m, Registrant: Comet Industries Inc., Rdowens@cometind.Com, , Shrev-eport, Phone: (318) 676-6064

  • Kerry D Klasing, Two Miles West Of (Lat: 31.059444 Lon: -92.143889), Type: 95.4, Overall height: 94.5 m, Registrant: Kansas City Southern Railway Co., Rdowens@cometind.Com, , Shrev-eport, Phone: (318) 676-6188

  • Danny Hall, Two Miles West Of (Lat: 31.059444 Lon: -92.143889), Type: 95.4, Structure height: 22009 m, Overall height: 94.5 m, Registrant: The Kansas City Southern Railway Company, Dferguson@kcsouthern.Com, , Kansa-s City, Phone: (816) 983-1953

  • Two Miles West Of (Lat: 31.059444 Lon: -92.143889), Type: 95.4, Overall height: 94.5 m, Registrant: Mid South Microwave, Shrev-eport, Phone: (318) 676-6262


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • 1.5 Mi W (Lat: 31.059361 Lon: -92.144028), Structure height: 95 m, Call Sign: KNEQ610,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.205 MHz, 155.295 MHz, Grant Date: 01/06/1998, Expiration Date: 02/10/2003, Cancellation Date: 05/18/2003, Registrant: Wally A Leblanc, 298 Hopkins St, Lafayette, LA 70509, Phone: (337) 291-1505, Fax: (337) 291-1520, Email:

  • 2830 Main St (Lat: 31.071028 Lon: -92.122361), Type: Tower, Structure height: 24 m, Overall height: 27 m, Call Sign: KRL825,
    Assigned Frequencies: 47.9400 MHz, Grant Date: 06/15/2000, Expiration Date: 06/15/2005, Cancellation Date: 02/28/2005, Certifier: George C Perrine, Registrant: Centerpoint Energy Entex, 14511 Falling Creek Ste 507, Houston, TX 77252, Phone: (713) 207-4658, Fax: (281) 586-0044

  • Two Miles West Of (Lat: 31.059444 Lon: -92.143889), Type: Tower, Structure height: 94.5 m, Overall height: 95.4 m, Call Sign: WPYV497,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.205 MHz, 155.295 MHz, Grant Date: 08/10/2013, Expiration Date: 11/06/2023, Cancellation Date: 01/06/2024, Certifier: W. (Wally) A Leblanc, Registrant: Acadian Ambulance Service Co Inc, 298 Hopkins Street, Lafayette, LA 70509, Phone: (337) 521-3456, Fax: (337) 291-1520, Email:

  • Lat: 31.053194 Lon: -92.121833, Call Sign: WRNE474,
    Assigned Frequencies: 456.025 MHz, Grant Date: 07/22/2021, Expiration Date: 07/22/2031, Certifier: Jose D Mena, Registrant: Kamstrup Water Metering, LLC, 245 Hembree Park Drive, Ste. 110, Roswell, GA 30076, Phone: (404) 835-6716


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • Hessmer, LA, 115c C Church Road (Lat: 31.075194 Lon: -92.179083), Type: Tower, Structure height: 44.1 m, Call Sign: WQLN437,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6093.45 MHz, Grant Date: 03/15/2010, Expiration Date: 03/15/2020, Cancellation Date: 02/05/2013, Certifier: Michael J Zarrilli, Registrant: Suddenlink Communications, 12444 Powerscourt Drive, Ste. 140, St. Louis, MO 63131, Phone: (314) 315-9400, Email:

  • DETEL, Located At Office Bldg 2028 Hwy 115 (Lat: 31.067222 Lon: -92.113917), Type: Tower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Call Sign: WQLR303,
    Assigned Frequencies: 19375.0 MHz, 19465.0 MHz, Grant Date: 04/06/2010, Expiration Date: 04/06/2020, Cancellation Date: 06/06/2020, Certifier: Josh Roy, Registrant: Detel Wireless LLC, 2028 Hwy. 115, Mansura, LA 71350, Phone: (318) 597-0303, Fax: (318) 597-3707, Email:

  • HESSMER, Two Miles West Of (Lat: 31.059444 Lon: -92.143889), Type: Tower, Structure height: 94.5 m, Overall height: 95.4 m, Call Sign: KFY86,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6765.00 MHz, 6785.00 MHz, Grant Date: 04/28/2020, Expiration Date: 05/25/2030, Certifier: Ronald G Russ, Registrant: Canadian Pacific Railway, 5th Floor - 120 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, Phone: (403) 319-6007, Fax: (612) 851-5688, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Hessmer)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: MICHAEL FREEMAN TOPAZ 03E (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 912 SERIES (80 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 111FA, N111FA, N-111FA, Serial Number: 6000, Airworthiness Date: 06/20/2019, Certificate Issue Date: 09/09/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Michael J Charrier, Po Box 224, Hessmer, LA 71341
  • Aircraft: BECK ALBERT T JR TITAN TORNADO II (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 563AT, N563AT, N-563AT, Serial Number: D95503C0HK0132, Certificate Issue Date: 07/13/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Michael Charrier, Po Box 224, Hessmer, LA 71341

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 18. The highest number of reported fires - 29 took place in 2008, and the least - 0 in 2006. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Hessmer, LA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (53.7%), and Structure Fires (33.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Hessmer, LA
    • 16153.7%Outside Fires
    • 10033.3%Structure Fires
    • 3411.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 51.7%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Hessmer, LA
Most common first names in Hessmer, LA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Joseph1477.4 years
Marie1383.6 years
Mary1271.3 years
Lena1284.7 years
John1069.4 years
James971.6 years
Edwin986.1 years
George977.3 years
Alice884.2 years
Annie883.6 years
Most common last names in Hessmer, LA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Bordelon6380.0 years
Ducote5280.0 years
Guillot5080.1 years
Roy4880.2 years
Guillory4581.9 years
Dauzat3770.6 years
Gauthier3678.0 years
Juneau3578.0 years
Laborde3077.2 years
Mayeux2879.9 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Hessmer, LA
  • 57.8%Utility gas
  • 41.5%Electricity
  • 0.7%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Hessmer, LA
  • 62.4%Electricity
  • 37.6%Utility gas


Hessmer compared to Louisiana state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 1 other airmen in this city.
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