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Hammond, LA — ZIP 70402

Population: 1,850 (Census ACS)

1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

Backed by 25+ public sourcesFEMA · U.S. Census · NOAA · Dept. of Education · EPA · and more

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index (state)
368.9 (+2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

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%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Southeastern LA University Lab School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, tornado, coastalFlooding, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 72% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
77.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Madisonville Creosote Works (17.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
66.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
67
Days with Moderate air quality
60
Highest AQI recorded (year)
77

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (45 mi)
National parks include
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Hammond Northshore Regional Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lakefront Airport (NEW) (42 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
53
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER NEW ORLEANS, NORTH OAKS MEDICAL CENTER, CYPRESS POINTE SURGICAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Mean commute to work
14 min

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

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

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

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Common questions

What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 70402?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, tornado, coastalFlooding, coldWave.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 70402?
Risk to homes is higher than 72% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 70402?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 70402?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 70402?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in ZIP 70402?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 70402?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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