At a Glance
Median Income
$73,571
$30,871 per capita
Home Value
$104,700
Zillow: $145,908
Median Rent
$608/mo
19.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
19.3%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
15.0% smoking rate
How Hammond Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hammond's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hammond a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hammond residents earn a median household income of $73,571 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,871. The unemployment rate stands at 19.3% (436% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 342 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hammond is $104,700 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,908. Median rent is $608/month, with 19.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
22.9% of adults in Hammond hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hammond has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population602
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density792/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$73,571
Per Capita$30,871
Unemployment19.3%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$981M
Avg Weekly Wage$992
Housing
A+
Home Value$104,700
Rent$608
Ownership85.9%
Zillow$145,908
Housing Units286
Rent Burden19.0%
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,830/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain40.6 in/yr
Elevation670 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute38 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Hammond was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.