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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.8°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 40 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,459/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.5057°N, 90.4565°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Tangipahoa Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 5.1 in |
Hammond has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 50°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.8") and November the driest (3.3").