Hammond Metro Area, LA

Living in the Hammond Metro Area

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Bikeability 14
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Walkability 18
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Commute 25
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Public Transit 10
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Affordability 80
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Public Safety 19
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Airports 34
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Hospitals 28
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Colleges 43
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Schools 73
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Residents

132k Population +14k (2010–19)
35  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated
67% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black29%
Caucasian63%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate37%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$8.9k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
34  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$163k Median Home Value +$29k (2010–19)
32% Built 2000 or Later
$663 Median Monthly Rent +$138 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home22%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity74%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas22%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in the Hammond Metro Area

United States45
Louisiana59

Property Crime in the Hammond Metro Area

United States48
Louisiana69

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (36%)(61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump65%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 50 6 0
Feb 54 6 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 78 5 0
Oct 68 5 0
Nov 59 4 0
Dec 52 6 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Hammond Metro Area

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding55
Tornado51
Coastal Flooding14
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Hammond Metro Area, LA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Hammond Metro Area, LA

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Colleges

Colleges near Hammond Metro Area, LA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Hammond Metro Area, LA

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Hood Memorial Hospital
10 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Hammond Metro Area, LA

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