Neighborhood · Hammond, IN

South Hammond Eviction Risk: Moderate

1 census tracts · pop 4,205 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 4/10 · range 4–4

South Hammond is a hispanic-white neighborhood in Hammond with 1 census tract and a population of 4,205 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 4/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 24% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 11% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $959/month sits 15% lower than the Hammond citywide average ($1,134).

Risk score

Moderate

1 tracts · population-weighted

South Hammond vs Hammond How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

24.1% -20%

Hammond: 30.3%

Average gross rent

$959 -15%

Hammond: $1,134

Average HH income

$56,744 +5%

Hammond: $53,950

Poverty rate

9.4% -51%

Hammond: 19.2%

Renter share

34.0% -10%

Hammond: 37.6%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across South Hammond and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 4–4

Why South Hammond scores 4

9 axes · pop-weighted · 1 = landlord-friendly

State political climate

legislature & governorship · Range 2.0–2.0 across tracts

2.0

Regional political climate

County-level mix · 2024 presidential margin · Range 5.8–5.8 across tracts

5.8

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 6.2–6.2 across tracts

6.2

Rent control risk

24% of income on rent · Range 6.9–6.9 across tracts

6.9

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 1.7–1.7 across tracts

1.7

Tenant organizing strength

34% renter households · Range 7.8–7.8 across tracts

7.8

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 7.3–7.3 across tracts

7.3

Economic stress

9.4% below poverty line · Range 2.4–2.4 across tracts

2.4

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 3.0–3.0 across tracts

3.0

Risk score comparison

South Hammond vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in South Hammond

Ranked highest-risk first. Click for per-tract detail.

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
18089021400	4	4,205	24%	$959

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 74

Pop-weighted across 1 tracts. Higher = more vulnerable to disaster, displacement, and rent shocks. Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022.

Socioeconomic status 89%ile

Poverty, unemployment, no-HS-diploma, housing cost burden

Household characteristics 61%ile

Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+

Racial/ethnic minority 72%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 37%ile

Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in South Hammond

Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.

21.0%Housing insecurity
15.5%Utility shutoff threat
28.9%Food insecurity
17.5%SNAP enrollment
16.7%No health insurance
34.4%Any disability

Frequently asked

About South Hammond

What is the eviction-risk score for South Hammond?

South Hammond scores 4/10 (Moderate tier) across 1 census tracts. The pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score blends state law, county filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income and poverty signals.

How does South Hammond compare to Hammond overall?

South Hammond scores 1.3 points higher than Hammond overall (2.7/10). Renters spend 24% of income on rent vs 30% citywide. Average rent: $959 vs $1,134.

What is the average rent in South Hammond?

Average gross rent in South Hammond eviction risk is $959/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 24% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of South Hammond residents are renters?

34% of South Hammond households are renter-occupied (vs 38% in Hammond). The neighborhood has 4,205 residents.

Is South Hammond a high social-vulnerability area?

South Hammond sits in the 74th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (moderately vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.

How safe is South Hammond for landlords?

South Hammond eviction risk carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (4/10). Pop-weighted across 1 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Hammond as a whole (2.7/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of South Hammond?

South Hammond has 3,611 residents (Hispanic-White Neighborhood). Top groups: Hispanic / Latino (39.5%), White (non-Hispanic) (38.6%), Black (non-Hispanic) (16.4%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near South Hammond

4.3 Grand Park 2 tracts · pop 8,028 4.3 Eastgate 2 tracts · pop 11,225 4.7 Marktown Historic District 2 tracts · pop 4,750 5.5 North Harbor 2 tracts · pop 2,166 4.1 Lakeside 2 tracts · pop 8,013 4.3 Robertsdale 3 tracts · pop 10,549

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Hammond

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to South Hammond.

4 Forest-Ivanhoe Historic District 1 tracts · pop 2,754 3.9 Columbia Center 1 tracts · pop 4,294 4.2 Grand Park 2 tracts · pop 8,028 3.8 Woodmar 1 tracts · pop 3,729 4.3 Eastgate 2 tracts · pop 11,225 4.3 Robertsdale 3 tracts · pop 10,549

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