Hammond, Indiana
Among the top 8% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 55% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 70% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 6% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 92% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 30% of US places
- top 10% for airport distance
- top 15% for walkability
- bottom 4% for violent crime
Hammond is a mid-size city in Indiana with about 77,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include airport distance, walkability, and cost of living. It rates lower on property crime and violent crime.
Official websitegohammond.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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76%44%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.5 in2.1 in
humid 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$52k32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 73% of US places
Home Value$129k37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 40% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 70% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.07%better than 46% of US places
Income Tax4.70%better than 58% of US places
State 3.20% + Local 1.50%
Sales Tax7.00%better than 60% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.65%better than 52% of US places
Unemployment6.3%better than 29% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)26°F27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)76°F49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation40.3 in45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall28.2 inbetter than 35% of US places
Sunny Days245 daysbetter than 64% of US places
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 57% of US places
Comfortable Days86 daysbetter than 61% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk63.0better than 54% of US places
Air Quality50 AQIbetter than 21% of US places
School Quality56.6better than 47% of US places
Violent Crime2548/100kbetter than 4% of US places
Property Crime3386/100kbetter than 5% of US places
Community
Population77,39098th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.529th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.7098th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9747th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1517th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)34.4%11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)22.0%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)40.4%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.0%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.2%42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 58% of US places
Walkability9.8/20better than 85% of US places
Airport Distance17 mibetter than 91% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.3%better than 40% of US places
Amenities Nearby22.23better than 23% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 58% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Hammond an affordable place to live?
- Hammond is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 73% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Hammond?
- The median home value in Hammond is $129k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Hammond?
- Median household income in Hammond is $52k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Hammond?
- Median gross rent in Hammond is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Hammond safe?
- Hammond is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2548/100k (better than 4%). Property crime is 3386/100k.
- What is the weather like in Hammond?
- Hammond averages 76°F in July and 26°F in January, with 40.3 in of annual precipitation and about 245 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Hammond?
- Public-school quality in Hammond is about average, scoring better than 47% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Hammond?
- The average one-way commute in Hammond is 25 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)