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Hammond, Indiana

City of Hammond, Indiana
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Flag of City of Hammond, Indiana
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Hammond's location in Lake County (left)and the state of Indiana (right).
Hammond's location in Lake County (left)
and the state of Indiana (right).
Coordinates: 41°36′40″N 87°29′35″W / 41.61111°N 87.49306°W / 41.61111; -87.49306Coordinates: 41°36′40″N 87°29′35″W / 41.61111°N 87.49306°W / 41.61111; -87.49306
Country United States United States
State Indiana Indiana
County Lake
Township North
Settled 1847
Incorporated (town) December 4, 1883
Incorporated (city) April 21, 1884
Named for George H. Hammond
Government
 • Type Mayor-Council
 • Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. (D)
 • City Council
 • City Clerk Robert J. Golec (D)
 • City Judge Amy L. Jorgensen (R)
Area
 • Total 24.89 sq mi (64.46 km2)
 • Land 22.78 sq mi (59.00 km2)
 • Water 2.11 sq mi (5.46 km2)
Elevation 577–610 ft (176–186 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 80,830
 • Estimate (2014) 78,384
 • Density 3,548.3/sq mi (1,370.0/km2)
Standard of living (2008–12)
 • Per capita income $18,148
 • Median home value $94,800
Time zone Central (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) Central (UTC-5)
ZIP codes 46320, 46323-25, 46327
Area code 219
FIPS code 18-31000
GNIS feature ID 0435658
Interstates

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U.S. Routes

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State Roads

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Waterways

Grand Calumet River
Lake Michigan


Amtrak station

Hammond-Whiting


South Shore Line station Hammond
Website www.gohammond.com

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