The Town of Hammond is tucked away in St. Croix County, spanning an area of 4.35 square miles, with a small portion of it attributed to the water space. It was founded in the mid-1800s and is known as the heart of St. Croix County.
Although it ended in 2016, this town held a Running for the Llamas event for 20 years, full with games, crafts, and kid-friendly activities like train rides, to bring the community together and offer the winner the “biggest basket of veggies”. This long held tradition displays the wonderfully quirky personality of the village of Hammond, open to unique opportunities and innovative in joining thousands of people for a fun and common cause.
People in Hammond participate in other leisurely activities such as golfing at the Pheasant Hills Golf Course, with its amazing wetlands and wildflowers. The city is also working with highways, county parks, and others cities to create a program which will promote walking and biking opportunities for all, giving residents more commuting options.
Stats for Hammond, WI
| Population: | 2,006 |
| Median Household Income | $64,674 |
| Median Resident Age: | 32.8 years old |
| Median Property Value: | $135,100 |
| Households with Children: | 41%* |
| Owned Homes: | 65% |
| Rented Homes: | 35% |
| Median Property Rent: | $851 |
| Female: | 49% |
| Male: | 51% |
Sources:
*value from Wikipedia, from a 2010 census (no recent data could be found)
http://www.areavibes.com/hammond-wi/demographics/
http://www.areavibes.com/hammond-wi/housing/
https://livability.com/wi/hammond
https://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?src=CF
