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Hammond, IL
Village in Piatt County, Illinois.
Population
617
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
815
ZIP codes
0
Hammond and its ZIP codes
Hammond at a glance
- Hammond is about 3.6 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $77,019 a year, 8% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $102,500 (61% below Illinois) and median rent is $817 a month.
Local data for Hammond, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hammond, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,019
Poverty rate
5.0%
Median home value
$102,500
Median rent
$817/mo
Homeownership
85.4%
Bachelor's or higher
23.7%
Median age
32.5
Average commute
31.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (169), Irish Americans (110), Norwegian Americans (41).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Piatt County. PPP loans are for Hammond.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,198
3,776 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,960
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$116M
FY 2026, $6,938 per person
How people get to work
Hammond, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.8%
- Carpooled3.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 31.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hammond, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
312
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
26
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 20°F
36.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hammond, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Hammond
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LovingtonVillage | 6.2 mi | 0.5 |
| LaPlaceCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.7 |
| AtwoodVillage | 6.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Lake CityCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.4 |
| ArthurVillage | 8.6 mi | 1.3 |
| BementVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.8 |
| GarrettVillage | 8.9 mi | 0.1 |
| Cerro GordoVillage | 9.9 mi | 0.7 |
| IvesdaleVillage | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| Dalton CityVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Long CreekVillage | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| BethanyVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| SullivanCity | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| Mount ZionVillage | 16 mi | 4.3 |
| CiscoVillage | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| MonticelloCity | 16 mi | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hammond, IL in?
- Hammond is in Piatt County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Hammond, IL?
- About 617 people live in Hammond, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hammond?
- Nearby places include Lovington (6.2 mi), LaPlace (6.6 mi), Atwood (6.9 mi), Lake City (7.4 mi), Arthur (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023