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Hester

LouisianaCDP

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Total population

654

Median home value

$194,000

13.3%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$138,879

Hester$139k
National$74k
Elevation7 m
Land area4.04 km²
Weather91°F · Sunny
Coordinates30.03°, -90.77°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation
7 m
Area
4.04 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Hester is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in St. James Parish, Louisiana, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2010 census. As of the 2020 census, Hester had a population of 483. The community is located along Louisiana Highway 44 on the east bank of the Mississippi River.

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History & geography

Geography

Hester is located at . According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has an area of ; of its area is land, and is water.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
37.3
Median home value
$194,000
Housing units
250
Poverty rate
0%
Unemployment
0%

Race & ethnicity

White
100%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
0%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
30.0260
Longitude
-90.7702
Water area
0.58 mi²
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon
91°F
Sunny
Tonight
70°F
Clear
Saturday
95°F
Sunny
Saturday Night
72°F
Clear
Sunday
95°F
Sunny
Sunday Night
73°F
Mostly Clear

Forecast for Hester, LA from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
34.5%
Diabetes
10.4%
Adult obesity
38.3%
Binge drinking
22.9%
Adult smoking
16.9%
No leisure activity
26.6%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total
6
Elementary
2
Middle
2
High
2
Other
0

Largest nearby schools

  • Lutcher High School
    High · Lutcher · 1,043 students · 16:1 ratio
  • Paulina Elementary School
    Elementary · Paulina · 774 students · 15.2:1 ratio
  • St. James High School
    High · Vacherie · 634 students · 13.5:1 ratio
  • Gramercy Elementary School
    Middle · Gramercy · 410 students · 14.6:1 ratio
  • Vacherie Elementary School
    Elementary · Vacherie · 386 students · 13.3:1 ratio
  • Sixth Ward Elementary School
    Middle · Vacherie · 290 students · 12.1:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).

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Notable people from here

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Geography & sun

Nearby airports

Public attention

Books about this place

Recent natural events nearby

Wildfires, storms and other events from NASA EONET (last 12 months, within 250 mi).

Ground air-quality sensors

Recently spotted species

Nearest stream gauge

Site
Airline Canal at Blind River near Gramercy, LA
Distance
5.6 mi
Gage height
1.48 ft

Live readings from USGS NWIS · measured 2026-09-18 11:15 UTC.

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Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • Wikidata
  • • USGS NWIS (water data)
  • • NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
  • • CDC PLACES
  • • NASA EONET