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Crime in Hammond summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Hammond. Key points include:
There were 2,886 total crimes in Hammond in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Hammond is 3,813.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Hammond is 741.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Hammond is 3,072.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Hammond is 79.95% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Hammond Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Hammond / 100k People |
Indiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,886 | 3,813.6 | 1,691.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 561 | 741.3 | 312.9 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 11 | 14.5 | 5.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 69 | 91.2 | 34.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 449 | 593.3 | 239.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 2,325 | 3,072.3 | 1,378.6 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 175 | 231.2 | 176.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,863 | 2,461.8 | 988.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 287 | 379.2 | 213.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Hammond summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Hammond. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Indiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Hammond is 86 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Hammond is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Hammond is $170,817.
The median income in Hammond is $55,504.
Hammond's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Hammond Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Hammond | Indiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 95 | 100 |
| Health | 68 | 72 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 96 | 94 | 100 |
| Utilities | 90 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Hammond, IN Weather
The average high in Hammond is 59.7° and the average low is 42.5°.
There are 73.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 37.4 inches of precipitation each year with 31.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Hammond |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 73.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 37.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 31.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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4 Reviews & Comments About Hammond
South Hammond and Northern Hammond/Robertsdale are decent areas to live. Most of the people that talk down on the city are people that don't live here. I wouldn't recommend living in Central Hammond, or Hessville but crime happens everywhere. If you're comparing Hammond to Gary you clearly have never been to either. Hammond is mostly just inconsistent. You can have a few good blocks and then have one or two blocks that are a bit suspect. Stop being ignorant about where people live without actually doing research.
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I have lived here for over 15 years and have seen significant improvements in school and crime the past 4 years. The police now have a Blue net that helps them deal with a lot of the criminals coming from the 2 worst cities to share a border with E.C. and Gary. This city has a extremely great support for the elderly and they have a great college bound program for students of property owners.
Favorite thing about Hammond is the great variety of things to eat and vast community events that include the whole family along with some great bike trails.
I moved my young family here 8 years ago from Wrigleyville in Chicago. We could live anywhere but chose to live in one of Hammond's 5 historic districts. Neighbors have been wonderful, the city is on top of everything and if you have a complaint they listen and act.
There are so many wonderful things happening here, from the Sportsplex, indoor ice rinks, Pavilion, Lost Marsh golf course and clubhouse, Marina, bike paths, Towle Theater, Purdue University, Horseshoe Casino, being so close to Chicago, South Shore Train, breweries, 18th St just was voted best Brewery by USA Today, distillery, Oxbow Lansing and Marina District shopping, Cabelas, new high school, College Bound Scholarship etc... I feel very safe here, crime happens everywhere!
Well I live in Hammond and it s***s its next to gary
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Hammond Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Hammond
The current population in Hammond is 76,768. The population has decreased 5.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 76,768 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 77,098 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 77,390 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 77,491 | 1.8% |
| 2020 | 76,141 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 76,547 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 77,071 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 77,827 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 78,349 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 78,983 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 79,585 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 80,122 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 80,658 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 81,116 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 81,312 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Hammond
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Hammond is:
32.5% White with 24,962 White residents.
22.5% African American with 17,292 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 103 American Indian residents.
1.5% Asian with 1,154 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 14 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 282 Other residents.
2.7% Two Or More with 2,071 Two Or More residents.
40.2% Hispanic with 30,890 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Hammond | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 32.5% | 75.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 22.5% | 9.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 40.2% | 8.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Hammond
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Hammond is 51.1% female with 39,247 female residents.
Hammond is 48.9% male with 37,520 male residents.
| Gender | Hammond | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Hammond for adults over 25
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9.0% of adults in Hammond completed < 9th grade.
10.0% of adults in Hammond completed 9-12th grade.
38.0% of adults in Hammond completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Hammond completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Hammond completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Hammond completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Hammond completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Hammond completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Hammond completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Hammond | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 19.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Hammond, Indiana
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7.6% of households in Hammond earn Less than $10,000.
4.9% of households in Hammond earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.8% of households in Hammond earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.0% of households in Hammond earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.9% of households in Hammond earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.1% of households in Hammond earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.2% of households in Hammond earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.4% of households in Hammond earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.2% of households in Hammond earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.1% of households in Hammond earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Hammond | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.6% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.9% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.8% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.0% | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.9% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.1% | 17.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.2% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.4% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.2% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.1% | 8.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
