Hammond

Hammond is an incorporated town situated in southern Aroostook County, Maine, historically designated as Township B, Range 2 West of the Easterly Line of the State (TB R2 WELS). For mail delivery, the town is served by ZIP code 04730. If you are learning about Hammond Maine, this guide outlines the town's geography, population trends, education, and public infrastructure.

Geography

Hammond encompasses a total area of 39.18 square miles (101.48 square kilometers), which consists of 39.06 square miles of land and 0.12 square miles of water. The town sits at an elevation of 669 feet above sea level. It shares borders with several surrounding areas:

• To the east, it borders the town of Littleton.
• To the south, it borders the town of Ludlow.
• Along its western boundary, it borders the unorganized territory of TC R2 WELS.

Population

Hammond has a small, rural population that has shifted over recent census cycles:

• 2000: The town had 98 residents across 33 households, with an average household size of 2.97 persons and a median age of 37.0 years.
• 2010: The population grew to 118 residents living in 41 households. Of those households, 48.8% were married couples living together and 29.3% were non-families. The median age was 40.0 years.
• 2020: According to the 2020 Decennial Census, the population was 91 residents, marking a loss of 27 people from 2010.

Public Lands and Transportation

Public reserved land lots within Hammond are managed by the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands under the Aroostook Hills Region management unit. Public road infrastructure in the town includes 5.59 miles of roadways, made up of 0.43 miles of state aid highway and 5.16 miles of local townways or seasonal roads. Hammond is part of Maine Department of Transportation Maintenance Region 5, which covers Aroostook County.

Schools and Education

Public education for Hammond is provided by Regional School Unit 29 (RSU 29), a district serving Hammond, Houlton, Littleton, and Monticello. Hammond has a designated representative on the RSU 29 School Board. District students attend facilities located in neighboring Houlton:

• Pre-K through 2nd grade students attend Houlton Elementary School.
• Grades 3 through 6 attend Houlton Southside School.
• Grades 7 through 12 attend Houlton Middle/High School.
• Career and technical education for secondary students is available through the Region Two School of Applied Technology.
• Higher and continuing education options include Northern Maine Community College courses held at the Houlton Higher Education Center in partnership with local adult education.