City safety & data profile

HammondLA

Hammond, LA is a 20K-resident city in Tangipahoa Parish with a median household income of $48,166.

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Hammond, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Hammond has a population larger than 45% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $221,400, and 3 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

20K
Population
Top 55%
By size
$48,166
Median income
$221,400
Median home
28.9%
Poverty rate

The read on Hammond

Hammond posts a median household income higher than 7% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 3 hospitals serve the Hammond area.

Top 93%
by median income, US cities
3
hospitals in & near Hammond

Where Hammond income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$48,166 Bottom 7% higher than 7% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. LA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Hammond, LA beyond the headline numbers

Hammond sits inside Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, at roughly 30.50°N, -90.46°W. Population 20,480, $48,166 median household income. Median home value $221,400, median rent $1,061. Poverty rate 28.9%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Hammond's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 43.3%, then short sleep duration at 39.8%. 3 hospitals in/around Hammond, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Hammond from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
20,480
Hammond
Median Income
$48,166
-29% vs avg
Median Home Value
$221,400
-3% vs avg
Median Age
27.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Tangipahoa Parish) - Hammond's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
137K+11%
Median Income
$56,760+40%
Median Home Value
$212,900+57%
Poverty Rate
19.2%-9%
Unemployment
6%-53%

Economics

Economics indicators for Hammond, LA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,061/mo
Poverty Rate
28.9% +104% vs avg
Unemployment 5.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 27.7%
Work From Home 7.6%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 50.4%
African American 43.4%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
43.3%
Short Sleep Duration
39.8%
High Blood Pressure
39.3%
Physical Inactivity
32%
Frequent Mental Distress
23.1%
Current Smoking
17.8%
Binge Drinking
17.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.4%
Diabetes
15%
Current Asthma
11.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 53.1%
Annual Checkup 80.4%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.2%
Stroke
4.4%

Hospitals 3 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
3
With ER
1
NORTH OAKS MEDICAL CENTER
HAMMOND · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Hammond, LA? ▼
Hammond, LA has a population of 20,480 people, located in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana.
What is the median household income in Hammond? ▼
The median household income in Hammond, LA is $48,166 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 28.9%.
What is the median home value in Hammond? ▼
The median home value in Hammond, LA is $221,400. Median rent is $1,061/month.
What are the top health concerns in Hammond? ▼
The top health indicators in Hammond include Obesity (43.3%), Short Sleep Duration (39.8%), High Blood Pressure (39.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Hammond? ▼
Hammond has 3 hospitals with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Hammond? ▼
The median age in Hammond, LA is 27.7 years. 27.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Hammond, LA is located in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. With a population of 20K and a $48,166 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 3 hospitals with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Hammond area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Hammond's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Hammond area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Hammond against Louisiana peers on any ranking lens. Explore Louisiana

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Tangipahoa Parish) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.