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Hammond, Louisiana

city · Tangipahoa Parish

At a glance

21,539
Population
$221,400
Median home value
27% below U.S. median
$1,061/mo
Median rent
21% below U.S. median
$48,166
Median household income
39% below U.S. median
21 min
Average commute
89.3%
Homes with broadband
5.9%
Unemployment

Living here

Colleges in town:
Southeastern Louisiana University Graduate degrees
Compass Career College Certificates
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college35 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates86.3%
College graduates27.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Hammond Area Economic & Industrial Dev District
state Acadiana Economic Development Council
state America Electric Power Economic Development
American Electric Power's Economic Development page outlines the company's site selection services, energy solutions, and resources to help businesses locate and grow within AEP's service territory across 11 states.
state Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development
Industrial, Agricultural & Commercial Development for Jeff Davis Parish, Louisiana.
state Louisiana Association of Planning and Development Districts
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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