What are the schools like in Hammond, WI?

Hammond is served primarily by Saint Croix Central School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.7:1.

What is the median household income in Hammond?

The median household income in Hammond, WI is $77,303 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.3%.

What is the weather like in Hammond, WI?

Hammond has an average high temperature of 20.3°F in January and 79.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 43.4 inches.

Hammond, WI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Hammond, WI affordable or expensive?

Hammond's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hammond is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $211,600 and the median rent is $863 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hammond, WI?

Hammond has a violent crime rate of 101.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 746.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hammond, WI a Good Place to Live?

Hammond is a small town of 2,015 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $77,303 and a 6.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Hammond stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Hammond is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hammond city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 104.5

Hammond's overall cost of living index is 104.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hammond costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Hammond, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$211,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$863	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$77,303	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hammond's violent crime rate is 101.4 per 100,000 residents — 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

101.4 /100k

Property Crime

746.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Hammond is served primarily by Saint Croix Central School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hammond, WI	National Avg
School District	Saint Croix Central School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hammond sees average highs of 20.3°F in January and 79.3°F in July, with 33.0 inches of annual precipitation and 43.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hammond, WI
Average High — January	20.3°F
Average High — July	79.3°F
Annual Precipitation	33.0"
Annual Snowfall	43.4"

Demographics

Metric	Hammond, WI	National Avg
Population	2,015	—
Median Age	37.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.5%	18.9%
Asian	1.1%	6.3%
Under 18	26.7%	22.2%
65 and over	13.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Baldwin, WI 3 mi Roberts, WI 5 mi Woodville, WI 8 mi River Falls, WI 12 mi New Richmond, WI 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Hammond

Hammond, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

54015

Hammond vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hammond, WI affordable or expensive?

Hammond's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Hammond roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $211,600 and median rent is $863/month.

What is the crime rate in Hammond, WI?

Hammond's violent crime rate is 101.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 746.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hammond?

Public schools in Hammond are operated by Saint Croix Central School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. 28.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hammond, WI a good place to live?

Hammond, WI has a population of 2,015, a median household income of $77,303, and an unemployment rate of 6.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Hammond?

Hammond averages 20.3°F in January and 79.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.0 inches with about 43.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hammond?

Hammond, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54015.

What is the population of Hammond?

The population of Hammond, Wisconsin is 2,015 with a median age of 37.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hammond?

Key numbers for living in Hammond: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $211,600, median household income $77,303, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hammond side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.