2025 Compare Cities Health:
Hammond, IN vs West Lafayette, IN

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Highlights
- There are 199 physicians per 100,000 people in West Lafayette.
- There are 177 physicians per 100,000 people in Hammond.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Hammond, INWest Lafayette, INUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock62.458.4
 Water Quality (100=best)30  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock91.386.9
 Physicians per Cap.177  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock84100
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Reviews for Hammond    3 Reviews

I am a resident of the area, has been my entire life. Growing up there were parts where I was nearly ashamed to be part of this community especially in the early2000's.  More

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Over 17 years ago

Hammond Indiana is within easy commute to Chicago and the Downtown area either by car or train, offering you all the advantages of city living, but not at the city cost.  More

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Over 19 years ago

I've never lived anywhere else, but have traveled to many U. S. cities. Hammond is an average (okay, maybe less than average city). Housing is affordable, although taxes  More

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Reviews for West Lafayette    11 Reviews

I am originally from Greencastle, Indiana, a nice friendly rural town and home to DePauw University. Presently, I live in West Lafayette, Indiana, due to my having been  More

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Over 11 years ago

It's a nice small town. It's too bad it's not closer to Indy. I think I would like it here  More

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Over 14 years ago

They have good schools, parks and always have events to  More

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