Hammond, Louisiana
Quick Statistics
Hammond is a community in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, home to about 21,539 people spread across 14.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $22,951 a year, and a typical home is worth about $221,400. About 39.7% of adults hold a college degree, and 91.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 8 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Louisiana towns GeoStat tracks, Hammond ranks number 21 of 488 in population, number 255 in median household income, number 86 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Hammond typically top out near 92°F in July, while January nights average about 38°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Natalbany, LA | 3.5 mi. | 2,416 |
| 2. | Ponchatoula, LA | 4.6 mi. | 7,808 |
| 3. | Tickfaw, LA | 5.3 mi. | 857 |
| 4. | Albany, LA | 7.6 mi. | 991 |
| 5. | Springfield, LA | 7.6 mi. | 382 |
| 6. | Independence, LA | 9.5 mi. | 2,207 |
| 7. | Killian, LA | 12.9 mi. | 1,694 |
| 8. | Amite City, LA | 16.0 mi. | 4,048 |
What is the population of Hammond, Louisiana?
Hammond has a population of about 21,539 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Hammond, Louisiana in?
Hammond is located in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana.
What is the median home value in Hammond, Louisiana?
The median home value in Hammond is about $221,400, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Hammond, Louisiana?
The median personal income in Hammond is about $22,951 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Hammond, Louisiana?
Since 1950, 67 tornadoes have been recorded in Tangipahoa Parish. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Hammond, Louisiana?
Typical July highs run about 92 degrees and January lows about 38 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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