Hammond, LA

Living in Hammond

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Bikeability 47
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Walkability 65
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Commute 54
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Public Transit 33
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Affordability 87
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Public Safety 9
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Airports 36
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Hospitals 35
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Colleges 44
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Schools 43
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Residents

21k Population +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

$37k Median 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

$159k Median Home Value +$2.5k (2010–19)
23% Built 2000 or Later
$661 Median 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
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