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Hammond, IL


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Hammond, Illinois

Hammond, Illinois, in Piatt county, is 19 miles E of Decatur, Illinois (center to center) and 121 miles NE of St. Louis, Missouri. The village has a population of 518.

The People and Families of Hammond

In Hammond, about 63% of adults are married.

Interestingly, Hammond is known for having more men than similar villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hammond had a median family income of $51,528.

Hammond Housing

About 79% of housing units in Hammond are owner-occupied. Typical rents in the village are affordable, at least compared to other villages in the state.

Commuting

In Hammond, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Hammond strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyHammond Well-Paid Single Men
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyHammond Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Hammond Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Hammond, IL

Comparing Hammond to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women97
Age of the Population78
Senior Citizens77
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Racial Diversity23
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income87
People in Middle Class or Better86
People Above Poverty86
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use75
Walking and Biking to Work64
Short Commute Times23
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Housing Recently Built56
Affordability of Property Taxes57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
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