Hammond, Louisiana

Population 20,047

Hammond is located in Tangipahoa Parish, LA. The population is 20,047, making Hammond the largest city in Tangipahoa Parish.

There are 8 public schools in Hammond with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Hammond is high , and there are 120 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 Natalbany, Ponchatoula and Tickfaw.

Hammond Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 19.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 53.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 27.5%

Crime Rate

69.09% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 348
  • Violent Crimes: 1
  • Robbery: 308
  • Burglary: 1
  • Property Crime: 6
  • Larceny Theft: 5

Registered Offenders

80.60% Higher than national avg.
  • 120 offenders in Hammond
  • 59.86 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

161 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 4
  • Superfunds: 7
  • Tanks & Spills: 150

Unemployment

Very High 4.7%
  • Louisiana unemployment average: 3.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 8 K-12 public schools in Hammond, LA and 5 private schools. Homefacts rates Hammond's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.

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120 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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40 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Hammond, LA issued 40 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 40 permits, 33 were issued for single family homes and 7 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Hammond, LA issued 40 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 40 permits, 24 were issued for single family homes and 16 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $718
  • 1 Bedroom: $730
  • 2 Bedrooms: $920
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,140
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,282

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Environmental Hazards

161 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Hammond, LA has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Hammond, LA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.79 Average
    Hammond, LA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 54.23°
  • February 56.95°
  • March 63.7°
  • April 70.57°
  • May 77.23°
  • June 83.2°
  • July 83.73°
  • August 84.17°
  • September 80.28°
  • October 70.93°
  • November 62.23°
  • December 53.05°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Hammond, LA

Earthquakes
Hammond, LA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Hammond, LA has a very high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Hammond, LA has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Hammond, LA has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Hammond, LA: $33,364

Unemployment

Unemployment in Hammond is 4.7%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 41.88%
White Collar - 58.12%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bobby Jindal
  • Sen. Bill Cassidy
  • Sen. David Vitter

City Representatives

  • Steve Scalise

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

30 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

2 Libraries view all

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