Hester, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
756 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$142,571 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$189,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$478 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$971 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
85.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

St. James Parish
3
New Orleans-Metairie Metro Area
6
Louisiana
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

St. James Parish
3
New Orleans-Metairie Metro Area
7
Louisiana
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 53
Feb 5 0 56
Mar 5 0 62
Apr 4 0 69
May 5 0 76
Jun 8 0 81
Jul 6 0 83
Aug 6 0 83
Sep 5 0 79
Oct 4 0 71
Nov 4 0 62
Dec 5 0 55

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, LA State Senate District 18, LA State House District 81, LA
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Schools

Sixth Ward Elementary School
2 miles, S • 5 star
Paulina Elementary School
3 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Lutcher Elementary School
4 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Colleges

River Parishes Community College
15 miles, N • 1.4 star
Nicholls State University
16 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Fletcher Technical Community College
23 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Unitech Training Academy-Houma
27 miles, S • 1 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

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