There are 8 hospice facilities serving Hammond, Louisiana. This includes 2 facilities in Hammond and 6 nearby. The median cost per day of hospice care in Louisiana is $153, with costs running between $111 and $200 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to an average expense of $4,590, with costs ranging from around $3,330 to $6,000. The median annual cost is $55,080, which is the same as the US average of $55,080.
Hammond is a small city in the State of Louisiana. It is located within Tangipahoa Parish. The encompassing statistical area contains 857,825 people, but there are 47,940 living within the city. The 55-and-over community comprises around 21% of the overall population.
The SeniorScore™ for Hammond is 71. The city has an average per capita income of $23,000. The average household income is $39,000 vs an average of $41,000 for the state of Louisiana. The current unemployment rate is about 8.75% and the average home price is $111,000, which is relatively less than the Louisiana average of $141,000.
Hammond has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers. The city receives very large levels of rain each year. Hammond has excellent air quality and a very high rate of crime in comparison to other American cities.