Ames, IA vs Hammond, LA

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Ames

76.2

#367 nationally

vs

Hammond

70.7

#1072 nationally

Ames leads in crime level (4.1 vs 15.1). Ames leads in average commute (15.8 min vs 22.4 min). Ames leads in median household income ($57,428 vs $42,049).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Ames, IA Hammond, LA
WhereAtHome Score 76.2 (#367) 70.7 (#1072)
Population 65,686 22,527
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $306,337 $225,024
Median Household Income $57,428 $42,049
Average Commute 15.8 min 22.4 min
Walk Score 42 32
Crime Level 4.1 15.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 100 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+10.4 R+37.4
Ames, IA
C
76.2 Score

Ames, IA

Iowa community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$306,337

Population

65,686

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

42

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Hammond, LA
C-
70.7 Score

Hammond, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$225,024

Population

22,527

Crime

High

Walk Score

32

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