Hammond, Indiana

Population 79,686

Hammond is located in Lake County, IN. The population is 79,686, making Hammond the largest city in Lake County and the 8th largest city in the state of Indiana.

There are 21 public schools in Hammond with an average Homefacts rating of D+. The total crime rate for Hammond is high , and there are 98 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Hammond is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Hammond property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Hammond include North Township, Calumet City and Burnham.

Hammond Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 20.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 66%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.7%

Crime Rate

39.87% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 351
  • Violent Crimes: 419
  • Robbery: 146
  • Burglary: 444
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

9.19% Lower than national avg.
  • 98 offenders in Hammond
  • 12.30 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

293 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 15
  • Registered Polluters: 22
  • Superfunds: 43
  • Tanks & Spills: 213

Unemployment

Very High 5.1%
  • Indiana unemployment average: 3.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

21 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 21 K-12 public schools in Hammond, IN and 5 private schools. Homefacts rates Hammond's schools as Below Average, with an overall D+ rating.
5 Private Schools

Bishop Noll Institute

City Baptist Schools

Montessori Childrens Schoolhouse

St Casimir School

St John Bosco Elementary School

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4 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

98 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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1 Former Drug Lab view all

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4 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Hammond, IN issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Hammond, IN issued 5 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $676
  • 1 Bedroom: $807
  • 2 Bedrooms: $981
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,218
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,390

Zip Codes

46312 46320 46321 46322 46323 46324 46325 46327 46394 46406

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Environmental Hazards

293 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Hammond, IN has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Hammond, IN is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.92 Average
    Hammond, IN is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 24.37°
  • February 28.42°
  • March 40.92°
  • April 50.55°
  • May 61.43°
  • June 71.66°
  • July 77.02°
  • August 75.08°
  • September 65.53°
  • October 54.87°
  • November 42.95°
  • December 29.73°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Hammond, IN

Earthquakes
Hammond, IN has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Hammond, IN has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Hammond, IN has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Hammond, IN has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Hammond, IN: $46,260

Unemployment

Unemployment in Hammond is 5.1%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 56.01%
White Collar - 43.99%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Mike Pence
  • Sen. Daniel Coats
  • Sen. Joe Donnelly

City Representatives

  • Peter Visclosky

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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4 Cemeteries view all

20 FCC Towers view all

7 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

5 Police Stations view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Hammond, IN
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