Hammond, IN

Living in Hammond

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Bikeability 42
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Walkability 45
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Commute 45
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Public Transit 51
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Affordability 93
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Public Safety 49
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Airports 93
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Hospitals 34
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Colleges 45
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Schools 26
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Residents

77k Population -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

$46k Median 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

$92k Median Home Value -$6.1k (2010–19)
2% Built 2000 or Later
$712 Median 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

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St Casimir School
1 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Hammond, IN

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Hammond, IN

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Community Hospital
5 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Hammond, IN

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