Hammond, Wis, 1912
Hammond’s story
Hammond in pictures
Census counts: 361 in 1880, 1,873 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 1912 and 2 maps from 1949 on.
Explore the history →HammondWI
A town of 2,732.
Population
2,732
2025 Census estimate · +8% since 2020
Median home value
$406K
Census ACS
Household income
$128K
median
Median age
36.5
years
Jobs based here
149
A commuter town
TownGrade
B+
#158 of 357 in WI
What should you know before moving to Hammond?
Hammond's standout: the median household earns $128K. Overall it grades B+, ranked 158th of 357 in Wisconsin. Natural-hazard risk is low. 34% of residents are under 18 in Hammond, against 21% in Wisconsin’s towns and 22% across U.S. towns. Of the 362 Wisconsin towns we compare, none has a lower share of working residents who work in town than Hammond. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 80% of U.S. towns.
What makes Hammond stand out
Where Hammond beats most towns.
A growing town
Hammond has grown 32% since 2010
2,102 counted in 2010 and 2,565 in 2020; an estimated 2,732 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 8% since 2020, after 22% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Hammond grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Wisconsin), ordered by how far Hammond is from typical.
Jobs & incomeA+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 3.4 of 20; 2.9% of households have no car; 1.8% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 24% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →HealthWestern Wisconsin Health 4.4 miles awayB+Open →SchoolsBeat 66% of Wisconsin districts on tests and graduationB+Open →Cost of livingTypical home $406K, 4.1 years of the Minneapolis metro’s $100K median household incomeC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors4 miles of trailsC−Open →History1 notable person born hereCOpen →Civic life3 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsCOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Hammond: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hammond, and how to reach them.
PowerSt Croix Electric CoopEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterHammond WaterworksNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers89% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Hammond’s trash rules yet
SchoolsSt. Croix Central School DistrictBaldwin-Woodville Area School District2 districts serve Hammond; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Wisconsin you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 20 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereTown of Hammond ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP codes54015, 54002, 54023, 5401754015 63% · 54002 20% · 54023 16% · 54017 1%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hammond.
Hammond sends many workers across the state line to St. Paul, owes part of its health edge to its incomes and has household incomes well above the Wisconsin norm.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A+
Fewer of Hammond’s residents live below the poverty line than in the typical Wisconsin or U.S. town
28% of working residents cross a state line to work, St. Paul among the top destinations. Hammond has 149 jobs for its 1,376 working residents: even if every job went to a resident, most would still commute out.
1.5% of residents live below the poverty line in Hammond. Jobs based in Hammond fell to 149 in 2023, 26 fewer than in 2013. 20% of workers work from home in Hammond.
1%work in town
| Hammond | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $128,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 20% | 12% | 11% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.5% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Hammond1%
Hudson9%
St. Paul6%
Baldwin6%
New Richmond4%
24 mi
median commute distance
149
jobs based in Hammond
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 20% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthB+
On CDC estimates, Hammond is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns
Against the 4,734 U.S. towns with household incomes like Hammond’s, it is less healthy than 66%: its national edge comes with its incomes.
Hammond beats the Wisconsin average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 75% of Hammond adults had a checkup this year.
74%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| Hammond | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 75% | 78% | 79% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 9.1% | 11% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 33% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 13% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
7 better25 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Hammond | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 9.1% | 11.4% |
Western Wisconsin Health
4.4 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
67th
percentile among WI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Who lives here
Hammond stands out in Wisconsin and nationally, with fewer of its residents who are 65 or older
The median household earns $128,182, against $77,485 across Wisconsin, one input to its A+ for jobs and income.
Hammond has grown 8% since 2020, to 2,732 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. The median age in Hammond is 36.5 years. 39% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 33% across Wisconsin.
36.5median age · WI 40.2
| Hammond | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 9.4% | 20% | 18% |
| Median age | 36.5 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 39% | 32% | 29% |
HammondWisconsinUnited States
Ages · share of residents
20%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma1%
High school24%
Some college20%
Associate’s16%
Bachelor’s30%
Graduate9%
Women and men · all residents
46% women, 54% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.7 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women. Among residents 65 to 74, 68% are men (WI 49%). Median age: women 36.0, men 36.8.
| Hammond | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 19.9% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 14.1% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.7% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7.8% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 19.9% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 12.2% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 6.6% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 2.8% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 0.6% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 24% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 19.9% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 16.2% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 29.9% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.3% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 2,700, single groups can be off by several points
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Hammond
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 76% of U.S. communities. Since 2014, 5 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Hammond.
24risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
5
paid flood claims since 2014
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Hammond, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Hammond has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Hammond’s July high is 81°F.
50″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter9–25°
Spring33–54°
Summer58–79°
Fall37–56°
Oct 1
typical first frost
May 11
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
OutdoorsC−
Conserved land covers 1% of Hammond
3.9 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. The biggest park or preserve is Saint Croix County Waterfowl Production Area, at 26 acres.
#249for trails in WI
| Hammond | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 1% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
1%
conserved · 207 of 20,771 acres
3.9 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Saint Croix County Waterfowl Production Area | — | 26 |
| 2. Hammond Town Park | — | 20 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 74 attractions →U.S. Bank Stadium and 41 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Hammond. Close and well known come first.
Big draw40 mi Stadium & arenaU.S. Bank Stadium
32 mi Stadium & arenaGrand Casino Arena
38 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Stadium
35 mi Stadium & arenaAllianz Field
37 mi LandmarkFort Snelling
32 mi MuseumMinnesota State CapitolSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
U.S. Bank Stadium: Darb02, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Grand Casino Arena: AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Huntington Bank Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Allianz Field: Andy Witchger, CC BY 2.0 · Fort Snelling: en:User:The Statue With The Dictionary, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Minnesota State Capitol: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Hammond
19pages on Hammond
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Hammond
About 5 of every 100 Hammond residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Wisconsin.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Hammond for work
Where Hammond’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
149jobs based in Hammond
1%of working residents work in town
24 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Hammond
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Hammond is a village in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,873 at the 2020 census. The village is within the Town of Hammond. Hammond was home to the Running of the Llamas.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 4.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,089 ft
- ZIP code
- 54015
Hammond’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Hammond.
BaldwinErin PrairieWarrenBaldwinPleasant ValleyHammond
How the neighbors grade
| Town | WI rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond | #158 | B+ | C+ | — | B+ | B+ |
| Baldwin | #29 | A | B+ | — | A− | A− |
| Erin Prairie | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Warren | — | — | B | — | B− | B+ |
| Baldwin | — | — | B+ | — | A− | B+ |
| Pleasant Valley | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Warren and Baldwin have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. Hammond, Baldwin, Warren and Baldwin report no FBI crime data of their own. Erin Prairie and Pleasant Valley aren’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Hammond with a neighbor →
Questions about Hammond
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hammond, WI a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Hammond grades B+ overall, better than 72% of U.S. towns and #158 of 357 in Wisconsin. It grades B+ for health and B+ for schools. Walkability is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Hammond, WI expensive?
Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.