There are 18 independent living communities serving Hammond, Indiana. This includes 1 community in Hammond and 17 nearby. Independent living costs in Indiana range from around $20 up to $151 per day, with a mean expense running about $68. The monthly expense averages about $2,048 and ranges between $602 and $4,521. On an annual basis, the median cost is around $24,576, which is over the national average of $23,100.
The cost of independent living in Hammond, IN generally ranges from about $1,645 per month all the way up to $5,033 per month. The median cost is around $2,692 per month, or around $32,307 annually.
Hammond is a medium sized city in Indiana. It is located in Lake County and is part of the Chicago-Naperville-Joliet metro area. While the encompassing statistical area is home to 567,826 inhabitants, there are 73,569 residing in the city itself. Residents who are 55 and over represent about 20% of the community.
Hammond has an average SeniorScore™ of 69. The city has a mean per capita income of $17,000 and a mean household income is $38,000 (the Indiana state average is $49,000). The current unemployment rate is approximately 12.34% and the mean home price is $103,500, which is much lower than the state average of $163,500.
Hammond has medium average temperatures, with medium winters and pleasant summers. The area gets average levels of rainfall annually. Compared to other cities in the US, Hammond has a very high crime rate, very poor air quality, and moderate water quality ratings.