At a Glance
Median Income
$82,159
$36,784 per capita
Home Value
$232,700
Zillow: $378,801
Median Rent
$935/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.4%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13.5% 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?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
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 4.9% (36% above 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 $378,801. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,071
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density959/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$82,159
Per Capita$36,784
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$1,545M
Avg Weekly Wage$913
Housing
A+
Home Value$232,700
Rent$935
Ownership68.8%
Zillow$378,801
Housing Units855
Rent Burden26.5%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,140/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain33.0 in/yr
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.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.