Hammond, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Tangipahoa Parish County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
20,790 Population 1,459/sq mi density
$41,222 Median Income $23,251 per capita
$219,400 Home Value $225,248 Zillow
$932 Median Rent 43.4% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
620 Violent Crime/100K 5,595 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$41,222 median income, 5.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$219,400 home value, $932/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
620 violent crimes/100K (63% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Hammond, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,222
45% below
$23,251 per capita
Home Value
$219,400
22% below
Zillow: $225,248
Median Rent
$932/mo
20% below
43.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
620/100K
63% above
5,595/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.6%
9% below
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
27.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.1%
47% above
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

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)

Income
55%
Home Value
78%
Rent
80%
Poverty
224%
Bachelor's
91%
Unemployment
158%
Crime
163%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hammond 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

Hammond residents earn a median household income of $41,222 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,251. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,747 business establishments, including 289 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hammond is $219,400 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,248. Median rent is $932/month, with 43.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.

Safety & Crime

Hammond reports 620 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,595/100K.

Education

30.6% of adults in Hammond hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% below the national average). 85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hammond has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population20,790
Median Age26.4 yrs
Density1,459/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

C
Median Income$41,222
Per Capita$23,251
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty27.8%
County GDP$6,435M
Avg Weekly Wage$900

Housing

B+
Home Value$219,400
Rent$932
Ownership48.0%
Zillow$225,248
Housing Units8,051
Rent Burden43.4%

Crime

F
Violent620/100K
Property5,595/100K

Health

Obesity47.1%
Diabetes16.7%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death13,160/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain62.2 in/yr
Elevation40 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.6%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score3.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Hammond was founded in 1818.
The median home in Hammond was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 289 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.