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Hammond, IN

Founded 1884Lake CountyElev. 176 m
Population
77,098
Median home
$141,700
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
18
Sex offenders
8

Overview

About Hammond

With about 77,098 residents, Hammond is one of Indiana's notable places. Hammond was founded in 1884 and sits in Lake County. The median age is 37.1 and the median household income is $53,950. Homes carry a median value of $141,700, and about 63% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (40.9%). Around 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
77,098
Median age
37.1
Median household income
$53,950
Per-capita income
$27,089
Poverty rate
19.2%
High-school grad or higher
83.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
Unemployment
6.8%
Avg. commute
25 min
Work from home
6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White32.3%
Hispanic or Latino40.9%
Black22.9%
Asian1.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts26%
Production, transportation & material moving25.4%
Sales & office20.7%
Service19.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$141,700
Median gross rent
$1,089/mo
Owner-occupied
62.5%
Median year built
1952
Households
29,419
Avg. household size
2.59

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Hammond has 18 public schools — 11 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading35%
Math15%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Area Career CenterHighGrades 6–12
Excel Center - HammondHighGrades 9–12charter
Hammond Academy of Science & TechHighGrades 6–12charter
Hammond Central High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Morton Senior High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Charles N Scott Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Henry W Eggers Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Abraham Lincoln Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Frank O'Bannon Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Joseph Hess Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Kenwood Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Lew Wallace Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Morton Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime69% above national
Hammond654
Indiana380
United States386
↑ 56% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime74% above national
Hammond3,389
Indiana1,688
United States1,952
↓ 9% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Hammond Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Hammond.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Lake County
Cold waveVery High
TornadoVery High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Hammond is in Lake County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Hammond was founded in 1884 and sits in Lake County. Elevation ~176 m.

Population trend
104K75K77,09819752024
Map of Hammond
Hammond, IN
Where Hammond is
IndianapolisFort WayneEvansvilleFishersSouth BendCarmelHammond
Historic places

7 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

SS CLIPPERState Bank of Hammond BuildingDell Plain, Morse, House and GardenWolf, George John, HouseNorthern States Life Insurance CompanySouthmoor Apartment HotelHansen Branch-Hammond Public Library
Notable people from Hammond
Terry FunkDavid WilkersonMike D. RogersStephan BonnarJohn FarrellMichael BadnarikDory Funk Jr.Bob ChapekKathleen BurkeJan Johnson
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Nearby cities
East Chicago (3 mi)Munster (5 mi)Highland (5 mi)Gary (8 mi)Schererville (10 mi)St. John (12 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Hammond, IN (8)

Public sex-offender registry records for Hammond, Indiana.

Steven E Lewis, 65
Hammond · Lake County · 46320
AKA Steven E Lewis
Kevin Douglas Green, 41
Hammond · Lake County · 46327
Anthony Edward Rodriguez, 45
Hammond · Lake County · 46327
Thomas William Harris, 39
Hammond · Lake County · 46320
Juan R Perez, 52
Hammond · 46324
AKA Juan R Perez, Juan Perez
Robert Davis, 52
Hammond · 46324
AKA Tyrese Davis, Davis Robert
Johnny Ramirez Hernandez, 79
Hammond · 46327
AKA John R Hernandez
James Earl Kell Thomas, 44
Hammond · Lake County · 46324

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Hammond — frequently asked

What is the population of Hammond, Indiana?
Hammond has a population of about 77,098, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Hammond?
The median home value in Hammond is $141,700, and the median gross rent is $1,089/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Hammond safe? What is the crime rate?
Hammond Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 654 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Hammond face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Lake County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, tornado, lightning.
How many schools are in Hammond?
Hammond has 18 public schools (11 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Hammond?
Public registry data lists 8 registered sex offenders in or near Hammond. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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