Median Income
$50,000
33% lower than US avg
Home Value
$120,000
57% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment
8.0%
122% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
23.0%
85% higher than US avg
How Hammond Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population276
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
C
Median Income$50,000
Per Capita$37,600
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty23.0%
Commute31 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$120,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units135
Rent Burden0.0%
Education
B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+55.8%
Graduate+5.8%
Is Hammond a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Hammond receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Hammond offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Hammond is $50,000, 33% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 23.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Hammond is $120,000, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 55.8% have completed high school.
Hammond has a population of 276 with a density of 3 people per square mile. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).
Population
50.4yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.6% |
| 21% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 3.6% |
The median household income in Hammond is $50,000, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $50,000 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $37,600 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.0% |
| 122% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 23.0% |
| 85% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 31.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |
The median home value in Hammond is $120,000, 57% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $120,000 |
| 57% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 88.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 11.1% |
| Housing Units | 135 |
Property Tax
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Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Hammond vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 94.3 sq mi (244.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |