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Hammond, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Pierce County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,071 Population 959/sq mi density
$82,159 Median Income $36,784 per capita
$232,700 Home Value $370,309 Zillow
$935 Median Rent 26.5% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$82,159 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$232,700 home value, $935/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Hammond, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,159
9% above
$36,784 per capita
Home Value
$232,700
17% below
Zillow: $370,309
Median Rent
$935/mo
20% below
26.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
424/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.4%
7% below
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
270 sunny days/yr

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
109%
Home Value
83%
Rent
80%
Poverty
103%
Bachelor's
93%
Unemployment
97%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hammond a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 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 $82,159 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,784. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,024 business establishments, including 110 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hammond is $232,700 , 17% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $370,309. Median rent is $935/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Safety & Crime

Hammond reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 424/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

31.4% of adults in Hammond hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below the national average). 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hammond has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population2,071
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density959/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$82,159
Per Capita$36,784
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$1,545M
Avg Weekly Wage$913

Housing

A+
Home Value$232,700
Rent$935
Ownership68.8%
Zillow$370,309
Housing Units855
Rent Burden26.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property424/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,140/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,098 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.4%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute32 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Hammond was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is New Richmond Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.