Hammond, LA
Demographics And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2025-10-25

Living In Hammond, Louisiana Summary

Life in Hammond research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Hammond over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Hammond:

  • The population in Hammond is 20,790.

  • The median home value in Hammond is $220,098.

  • The median income in Hammond is $41,222.

  • The cost of living in Hammond is 95 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.

  • The median rent in Hammond is $932.

  • The unemployment rate in Hammond is 5.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Hammond is 34.9%.

  • The average high in Hammond is 78.4° and the average low is 55.7°.

Hammond SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
7
Affordability
3
Diversity
9
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
7
Commute
8.5

Hammond, LA Crime Report

Crime in Hammond summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Hammond. Key points include:

  • There were 1,629 total crimes in Hammond in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Hammond is 7,814.1 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Hammond is 1,228.0 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Hammond is 6,586.1 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Hammond is 268.72% above the national average.

1,629
Total Crimes
268.72%
Above National Average

Crime In Hammond Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Hammond
/ 100k People
Louisiana
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 1,629 7,814.1 2,816.2 2,119.2
Violent Crime 256 1,228.0 519.8 359.0
Murder 0 0.0 10.8 5.0
Robbery 18 86.3 39.4 61.0
Aggravated Assault 225 1,079.3 436.0 256.0
Property Crime 1,373 6,586.1 2,296.4 1,760.0
Burglary 156 748.3 405.4 229.0
Larceny 1,150 5,516.4 1,636.2 1,272.0
Car Theft 67 321.4 254.8 259.0

Hammond, LA Cost Of Living

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 Louisiana. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Hammond is 95 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 $220,098.

  • The median income in Hammond is $41,222.

95
Hammond's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

Cost Of Living In Hammond Comparison Table

Living Expense Hammond Louisiana National Average
Overall 95 90 100
Services 95 94 100
Groceries 96 93 100
Health 96 100 100
Housing 89 80 100
Transportation 93 94 100
Utilities 79 83 100

Hammond, LA Weather

  • The average high in Hammond is 78.4° and the average low is 55.7°.

  • There are 76.7 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 62.6 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.

StatHammond
Average Annual High78.4
Average Annual Low55.7
Annual Precipitation Days76.7
Average Annual Precipitation62.6
Average Annual Snowfall0.0
78.4°
Average High
76.7
Days of Rain

Hammond, LA Photos

Hammond La Amtrak Station
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Southeastern Mcgehee  Southwest
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Ponchatoula Creek Southeastern Footbridge
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4 Reviews & Comments About Hammond

Overall User Rating
5.0
/5

TheRebornDog - None

I lived in hammond for like 6 years and loved it


HomeSnacks User - 2019-02-27 17:06:47.503571

I've lived in Hammond most of my life. I was a teacher there for several years and my children went school in Hammond for all of their education. I found the schools to be very good. I've lived in the same house for twenty years and have never had been robbed or had any other crime committed on me or my property. I don't live in a ritzy neighborhood that's gated. I live right by the interstate in a 58,000.00 house when I bought it 20 years ago. It's a wonderful place to live and raise children!!

There are great restaurants and SLU is here and they put on all kind of events and entertainment. We also have Columbia Theater which puts on plays. Also we have a great movie theater, skate park, safari quest, laser tag, children's museum, open air mall, many parks, and recreation. We're 50 min. from Baton Rouge and a hour from New Orleans.


HomeSnacks User - 2019-03-05 05:13:22.751680

Even though Hammond isn't as small a town as when we moved up here from River Ridge in 87, I think it's still a great town that still had a bit of the small town feel to it. The people for the most part are courteous to each other and do try to look out for each other.

Good- still has a small town vibe. Bad- traffic can be heavy at times. I don't think the roads can match the increased traffic.


HomeSnacks User - None

I live in Hammond apartment and I love da Hammond toula natalbany tickfaw etc area I love how ponchatoula has a good strawberry festival and has a gator in middle of town no udda city I heard of besides toula has live animal in middle of town

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Hammond Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Hammond

The current population in Hammond is 20,790. The population has increased 5.3% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2023 20,790 2.7%
2022 20,239 4.5%
2021 19,374 -5.8%
2020 20,557 -0.5%
2019 20,668 1.1%
2018 20,444 0.6%
2017 20,325 -0.3%
2016 20,389 0.6%
2015 20,272 0.3%
2014 20,207 0.5%
2013 20,107 0.6%
2012 19,986 0.3%
2011 19,926 0.9%
2010 19,740 -

Race / Ethnicity in Hammond

White
49.8% (10,352)
African American
44.1% (9,163)
American Indian
0.0% (6)
Asian
0.9% (183)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.6% (130)
Two Or More
1.3% (278)
Hispanic
3.3% (678)

Hammond is:

  • 49.8% White with 10,352 White residents.

  • 44.1% African American with 9,163 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 6 American Indian residents.

  • 0.9% Asian with 183 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.6% Other with 130 Other residents.

  • 1.3% Two Or More with 278 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.3% Hispanic with 678 Hispanic residents.

Race Hammond LA USA
White 49.8% 56.2% 58.2%
African American 44.1% 30.8% 12.0%
American Indian 0.0% 0.4% 0.5%
Asian 0.9% 1.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 0.5% 0.5%
Two Or More 1.3% 3.3% 3.9%
Hispanic 3.3% 6.9% 19.0%

Gender in Hammond

Female
51.8% (10,779)
Male
48.2% (10,010)
  • Hammond is 51.8% female with 10,779 female residents.

  • Hammond is 48.2% male with 10,010 male residents.

Gender Hammond LA USA
Female 51.8% 51.0% 50.5%
Male 48.2% 49.0% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Hammond for adults over 25

  • 7.0% of adults in Hammond completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Hammond completed 9-12th grade.

  • 24.0% of adults in Hammond completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Hammond completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Hammond completed associate's degree.

  • 20.0% of adults in Hammond completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Hammond completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Hammond completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Hammond completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
7.0% (1,455)
9-12th Grade
8.0% (1,663)
High School / GED
24.0% (4,989)
Some College
21.0% (4,365)
Associate's Degree
10.0% (2,079)
Bachelor's Degree
20.0% (4,158)
Master's Degree
7.0% (1,455)
Professional Degree
1.0% (207)
Doctorate Degree
2.0% (415)
Education Hammond LA USA
< 9th Grade 7.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 8.0% 9.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 24.0% 33.0% 26.0%
Some College 21.0% 21.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 10.0% 7.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 20.0% 17.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 7.0% 7.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Hammond, Louisiana

  • 7.7% of households in Hammond earn Less than $10,000.

  • 10.8% of households in Hammond earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 18.2% of households in Hammond earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 4.9% of households in Hammond earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.2% of households in Hammond earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.8% of households in Hammond earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 9.9% of households in Hammond earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 8.2% of households in Hammond earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.3% of households in Hammond earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.1% of households in Hammond earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.7% (159,319)
$10,000 to $14,999
10.8% (223,892)
$15,000 to $24,999
18.2% (377,780)
$25,000 to $34,999
4.9% (101,385)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.2% (295,405)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.8% (307,474)
$75,000 to $99,999
9.9% (205,787)
$100,000 to $149,999
8.2% (169,880)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.3% (131,861)
$200,000 or more
5.1% (106,213)
Income Hammond LA USA
Less than $10,000 7.7% 7.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 10.8% 5.9% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 18.2% 9.6% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 4.9% 8.6% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.2% 11.8% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.8% 15.9% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.9% 11.6% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 8.2% 14.8% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.3% 7.3% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 5.1% 7.4% 12.6%

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