The Local Market Index · Louisiana 2023

How Many Child Care Centers Are in the Hammond Metro Area?

As of 2023, the Hammond metro area has 40 child care centers, or 3.0 per 10,000 residents, ranking #1 of 10 Louisiana metro areas. That is above the Louisiana statewide rate of 2.3 per 10,000.

The count rose from 35 in 2018 to 40 in 2023, a change of +5 (+14%).

40child care centers, 2023
3.0per 10,000 residents
#1of 10 metro areas
+5change since 2018 (+14%)

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Compared with the state

Hammond Metro Area: 3.0 per 10,000 residentsHammond Metro Area3.0Louisiana statewide: 2.3 per 10,000 residentsLouisiana statewide2.3
Establishments per 10,000 residents. Bars are drawn to scale.
PlaceChild care centersPopulation (2023)Per 10,000Rank
Hammond Metro Area40135,2183.0#1 of 10
Louisiana (statewide)1,0404,621,0252.3

Child care centers in nearby places

PlaceChild care centersPer 10,000Rank
Tangipahoa Parish403.0#9 of 45
Alexandria Metro Area372.5#4 of 10
Baton Rouge Metro Area2292.6#2 of 10
Houma Metro Area311.5#10 of 10
Lafayette Metro Area972.4#5 of 10
Lake Charles Metro Area451.8#9 of 10
Monroe Metro Area542.4#5 of 10
New Orleans Metro Area2032.1#8 of 10
Shreveport Metro Area1022.6#2 of 10
Slidell Metro Area602.2#7 of 10

All parishes in this metro area, then the other Louisiana metro areas.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Hammond Metro Area a competitive market for child care centers?

The Hammond metro area has more child care centers per resident than 100% of the other 9 Louisiana metro areas with published figures, and its density of 3.0 per 10,000 residents is above the statewide rate of 2.3. The index measures how many establishments exist relative to population: supply, not demand or profitability.

Other industries in the Hammond Metro Area

Hammond Metro Area: all 50 industries

Source: Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 (NAICS 624410, establishments) and American Community Survey 2023 five-year population estimates. Establishments are locations, not companies; home-based and self-employed businesses without paid employees are not included. Change compares 2023 with 2018. See the methodology.