At a Glance
Median Income
$52,833
$31,768 per capita
Home Value
$93,800
Zillow: $182,638
Median Rent
$792/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.5%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
19.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.8%
19.1% 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+
3.9 / 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 $52,833 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,768. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,104 business establishments, including 253 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hammond is $93,800 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $182,638. Median rent is $792/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
31.5% of adults in Hammond hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hammond has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population317
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density537/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,833
Per Capita$31,768
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty19.0%
County GDP$6,588M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,202
Housing
A+
Home Value$93,800
Rent$792
Ownership48.6%
Zillow$182,638
Housing Units137
Rent Burden24.6%
Health
Obesity44.8%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,243/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation382 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.5%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+15.4%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute24 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Hammond was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Ogdensburg International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.