HammondWI
A town of 1,960. Healthier than 72% of U.S. towns.
What makes Hammond stand out
The 2 things Hammond does most differently from other towns.
Hammond’s report card
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The data
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Most working residents commute out of Hammond
Most working residents leave Hammond for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Hudson (10%), St. Paul (6%) and Roberts (5%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
Where working residents work
Homes in Hammond sell for about $300K
The median sale price was $300,000 in May 2026.
Healthier than 72% of U.S. towns
Hammond beats the Wisconsin average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Hammond | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 7.6% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| Fewer adults treating high blood pressure | 74.7% | 77.8% |
Hammond’s public schools outperform 21% of Wisconsin districts
The public schools Hammond’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 79% of Wisconsin’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Croix Central Middle | 5–8 | 476 | A− |
| Saint Croix Central High | 9–12 | 486 | B+ |
| Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc | PK–12 | 275 | C |
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 24% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Hammond has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 5°, and about 50 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Crime reported in Hammond
Hammond's reported crime rate is well below Wisconsin's. 4 violent crimes were reported in 2023.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Property crime per 1,000 residents
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.
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- Population
- 1,873
- Area
- 4.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,089 ft
- ZIP code
- 54015