At a Glance
Median Income
$27,482
$27,039 per capita
Home Value
$160,600
Zillow: $502,205
Median Rent
$1,065/mo
17.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.8%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
15.0% smoking rate
How Hammett Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hammett's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hammett a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hammett residents earn a median household income of $27,482 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,039. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 771 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hammett is $160,600 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $502,205. Median rent is $1,065/month, with 17.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
3.8% of adults in Hammett hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% below the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hammett has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population258
Median Age63.1 yrs
Density219/mi²
Male / Female33% / 67%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$27,482
Per Capita$27,039
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,908M
Avg Weekly Wage$908
Housing
B
Home Value$160,600
Rent$1,065
Ownership70.9%
Zillow$502,205
Housing Units133
Rent Burden17.6%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death7,344/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain10.6 in/yr
Elevation2,535 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.8%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
Commute27 min
Broadband27.7%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Hammett was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.