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Hammond, Louisiana

Introduction to Hammond, Louisiana

Hammond, Louisiana, in Tangipahoa county, is 37 miles N of Kenner, Louisiana (center to center) and 44 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city has a population of 17,639.

Hammond History

Hammond is named after Swedish immigrant called Peter Hammond, who first settled in this area in 1818. At the time of American Civil War, Hammond served as a shoemaking center for the Confederacy. The city is also known as the Strawberry Capital of America for being a major shipping point for the strawberries.

Hammond and nearby Attractions

  • Hammond Square Shopping Center
  • Zemurray Park
  • Hammond Historic District
  • Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum

Things To Do In Hammond

Hammond Square Shopping Center and West Gate Shopping Center are ideal places to hang out with friends and family. Residents also love to visit Hammond Historic District and Zemurray Park. Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum is popular among the history lovers. There are various festivals and events held in the city such as the Fall Swamp Pop Music Festival, Juneteenth Festival, and Alligator Day.

Hammond Transportation

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport provides air transportation opportunities.

Hammond Higher Education

Southeastern Louisiana University, Louisiana Technical College - Hammond Area Campus, and Coastal College - Hammond are located in the city.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyHammond Affordability of Property Taxes
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyHammond College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Hammond Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 18%Hammond Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Hammond, LA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Racial Diversity89
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Senior Citizens44
Well-Paid Single Women28
Male Share of the Population13
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults710
Median Family Income16
People in Middle Class or Better14
People Above Poverty13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home59
Public Transportation Use47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Housing Recently Built88
Affordability of Rents72
People Living Alone67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime11
Low Violent Crime11

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