Hammond, LA
Living in Hammond
Bikeability47
Walkability65
Commute54
Public Transit33
Affordability87
Public Safety9
Airports36
Hospitals35
Colleges44
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools43
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
21kPopulation+928 (2010–19)
29 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
29%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
58%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years40%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black48%
Caucasian45%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate29%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$37kMedian Household Income+$4.7k (2010–19)
72%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
75%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K39%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector71%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service26%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Walked6%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$159kMedian Home Value+$2.5k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$661Median Monthly Rent+$111 (2010–19)
41%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units12%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity69%
LP gas1%
Utility gas30%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Hammond
United States45
Louisiana59
Hammond Metro Area82
Tangipahoa Parish82
Property Crime in Hammond
United States48
Louisiana69
Hammond Metro Area84
Tangipahoa Parish84
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 52 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hammond
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding42
Tornado39
Coastal Flooding13
Hurricane Force Winds4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Hammond, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Hammond, LA
Oaks Montessori School
1 miles, S
Courtney Christian School Inc
3 miles, W
Trafton Academy at Hammond
3 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Hammond, LA
Southeastern Louisiana University
1 miles, NW
Saint Joseph Seminary College
20 miles, E
University of New Orleans
40 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Hammond, LA
North Oaks Medical Center, Llc
3 miles, S
Cypress Pointe Surgical Hospital
3 miles, SE
Lallie Kemp Medical Center
8 miles, N
Hood Memorial Hospital
16 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Hammond, LA
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
41 miles, W
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
83 miles, E