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Hammond, LA — ZIP 70402

Population: 1,850 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index
368.9 (+2.6% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards
hurricane, lightning, tornado, coastalFlooding, coldWave

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
66.6 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
67

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (45 mi)
Nearest airport
Hammond Northshore Regional Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lakefront Airport (NEW) (42 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
53
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Mean commute to work
14 min

Employment & development

Total county employment
36,439
Average weekly wage
$807
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
528

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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