Hammond, IN
Living in Hammond
Bikeability42
Walkability45
Commute45
Public Transit51
Affordability93
Public Safety49
Airports93
Hospitals34
Colleges45
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools26
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
77kPopulation-4.8k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black22%
Caucasian37%
Hispanic or Latino38%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate38%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$7.9k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector80%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office23%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$92kMedian Home Value-$6.1k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$712Median Monthly Rent+$114 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195927%
Built 1940 to 194916%
Built 1939 or earlier31%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K52%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas90%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Hammond
United States45
Indiana52
Chicago Metro Area52
Lake County34
Property Crime in Hammond
United States48
Indiana47
Chicago Metro Area42
Lake County52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (63%)(34%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump39%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 13 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 9 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 2 |
| Dec | 28 | 3 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hammond
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding62
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding13
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Hammond, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Hammond, IN
City Baptist Schools
1 miles, W
St Casimir School
1 miles, NW
Montessori Childrens Schoolhouse
2 miles, SW
St John Bosco Elementary School
3 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Hammond, IN
Purdue University Northwest
3 miles, S
Calumet College of Saint Joseph
3 miles, N
Chicago State University
9 miles, NW
Indiana University-Northwest
9 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Hammond, IN
Franciscan St Margaret Health Hammond
2 miles, W
St Catherine Hospital Inc
2 miles, E
Community Hospital
5 miles, S
Franciscan Health Munster
6 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Hammond, IN
Chicago Midway International Airport
18 miles, NW
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
33 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
61 miles, E
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
91 miles, NW