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Hammond is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. First settled in the mid-19th century, it is one of the oldest cities of northern Lake County. As of the 2010 United States census, it is also the largest in population: the 2010 population was 80,830, replacing Gary as the most populous city in Lake County. From north to south, Hammond runs from Lake Michigan down to the Little Calumet River; from east to west along its southern border, it runs from the Illinois state line to Cline Avenue. The city is traversed by numerous railroads and expressways, including the South Shore Line, Borman Expressway, and Indiana Toll Road.
Notable local landmarks include the parkland around Wolf Lake and the Horseshoe Hammond riverboat casino. Part of the Rust Belt, Hammond has been industrial almost from its inception, but is also home to a Purdue University campus and numerous historic districts that showcase the residential and commercial architecture of the early 20th century.

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School systems, parks, easy access to train for transportation.

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good area about 5 different schools and activities for everyone

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I see age friendly. Transportation,restaurants,police station,gas stations.

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I live in Hammond and the people are very friendly. I gave friends in Munster and it's the same

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This community is age friendly I feel this way because I haven't had a problem with anyone in my community they are very help and they always keep a eye out on my home if I'm not there or they see anything that doesn't look right.

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