The Town FilesHammond, Louisiana
City in Tangipahoa Parish · population 19,584 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $221,400
- Household income
- $48,166
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 38
- Median age
- 27.7
Hammond is a city of 19,584 people in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $221,400, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for young professionals than 97% of Louisiana towns, more vibrant than 96% of Louisiana towns, better for first-time buyers than 95% of Louisiana towns.
How Hammond ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hammond is worth $221,400, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $48,166, which is more affordable than 8% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $1,061 a month. 46.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hammond | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $221,400 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $1,061 | $887 |
| Median household income | $48,166 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 46.0% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.1% | — |
Who lives in Hammond
| People | Hammond | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 27.7 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.9% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 21.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.7% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 28.9% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 4.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.1% | — |
| Work from home | 7.6% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 21.0 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.3% | 84.6% |
Weather in Hammond
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 38.3°F. About 64.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 86 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 31 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hammond since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on February 6, 1953 about 5.6 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 37 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 39 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on February 4, 2024.
Severe weather in Tangipahoa Parish since 1996
Tangipahoa Parish has been included in 48 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 16, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4817: Hurricane Francine |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Tangipahoa Parish
Tangipahoa Parish had 47,214 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,783 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Hammond itself the ACS puts it at 5.9%.
Public schools in Hammond
6 public schools with 5,456 students, about 18.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond High Magnet School | 9-12 | 1,772 | 21.3 |
| Hammond Eastside Magnet | PK-8 | 1,391 | 18.1 |
| Hammond Westside Montessori | PK-8 | 1,075 | 15.8 |
| Woodland Park Magnet | PK-3 | 506 | 19.5 |
| Greenville Park Leadership Academy | 4-8 | 453 | 18.1 |
| Southeastern LA University Lab School | PK-8 | 259 | 21.6 |
Towns near Hammond
- Natalbany, LA3.5 mi · 2,510 people · home $151,200
- Ponchatoula, LA4.6 mi · 7,822 people · home $200,300
- Tickfaw, LA5.3 mi · 635 people · home $180,300
- Albany, LA7.6 mi · 1,235 people · home $203,800
- Independence, LA9.5 mi · 1,635 people · home $147,000
- Killian, LA12.9 mi · 1,177 people · home $322,100
- Amite City, LA16.0 mi · 4,005 people · home $112,800
- Livingston, LA17.3 mi · 1,877 people · home $192,300
Hammond questions
Is Hammond, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hammond scores better for retirees than 17% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 4%. 12.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 27.7).
How much does a house cost in Hammond?
The median owner-occupied home in Hammond is valued at $221,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,166, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is $1,061 a month.
What is the weather like in Hammond?
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 38.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 64.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Hammond get tornadoes?
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hammond since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on February 6, 1953. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)