How Many Counseling & Mental Health Practices Are in the Hammond Metro Area?
As of 2023, the Hammond metro area has 7 counseling and mental health practices, or 0.5 per 10,000 residents, ranking tied at #9 of 10 Louisiana metro areas. That is below the Louisiana statewide rate of 1.0 per 10,000.
The count rose from 4 in 2018 to 7 in 2023, a change of +3 (+75%).
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Compared with the state and the top-ranked metro area
| Place | Counseling & mental health | Population (2023) | Per 10,000 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond Metro Area | 7 | 135,218 | 0.5 | #9 of 10 |
| Louisiana (statewide) | 469 | 4,621,025 | 1.0 | — |
| Lafayette Metro Area | 70 | 410,883 | 1.7 | #1 of 10 |
Counseling & mental health in nearby places
| Place | Counseling & mental health | Per 10,000 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tangipahoa Parish | 7 | 0.5 | #16 of 19 |
| Alexandria Metro Area | 22 | 1.5 | #2 of 10 |
| Baton Rouge Metro Area | 94 | 1.1 | #4 of 10 |
| Houma Metro Area | 10 | 0.5 | #9 of 10 |
| Lafayette Metro Area | 70 | 1.7 | #1 of 10 |
| Lake Charles Metro Area | 25 | 1.0 | #5 of 10 |
| Monroe Metro Area | 19 | 0.8 | #8 of 10 |
| New Orleans Metro Area | 126 | 1.3 | #3 of 10 |
| Shreveport Metro Area | 40 | 1.0 | #5 of 10 |
| Slidell Metro Area | 27 | 1.0 | #5 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 counseling and mental health practices?
The Hammond metro area has more counseling and mental health practices per resident than 0% of the other 9 Louisiana metro areas with published figures, and its density of 0.5 per 10,000 residents is below the statewide rate of 1.0. The index measures how many establishments exist relative to population: supply, not demand or profitability.
How does the Hammond Metro Area compare to the Lafayette Metro Area?
The Lafayette metro area ranks #1 among Louisiana metro areas with 70 counseling and mental health practices, or 1.7 per 10,000 residents, about 3.4 times the rate in the Hammond metro area (0.5).
Other industries in the Hammond Metro Area
- Plumbing & HVAC contractors
- Electrical contractors
- Insulation & drywall contractors
- Roofing contractors
- Landscaping services
- Pest control services
- Law offices
- Accounting & CPA firms
- Insurance agencies
- Real estate brokerages
- Dentists
- Chiropractors
- Physicians' offices
- Home health care
- Assisted living facilities
- Veterinary services
- Full-service restaurants
- Hair salons
- Fitness centers
- Auto repair shops
- Hotels & lodging
- Remodeling contractors
- Cleaning services
- Auto body shops
- Physical therapy clinics
- Painting contractors
- Flooring contractors
- Moving companies
- Locksmiths
- Pool services
- Tire shops
- Used car dealers
- Towing services
- Property management
- Mortgage brokers
- Title companies
- Funeral homes
- Trucking companies
- Self storage
- Optometrists
- Pharmacies
- Child care centers
- Coffee shops
- Bakeries
- Bars & lounges
- Nail salons
- Spas & massage
- Pet grooming & boarding
- Seafood markets
Hammond Metro Area: all 50 industries
Source: Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 (NAICS 621330, 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.