Hammond Heights
Surrounded by nature
Walkability 5.5/10·Schools 6.4/10
Twin Lakes sits just a short walk away, and Carter Lake Public Access is right here for a quick dip or launch—the kind of water access that makes summer mornings feel less like planning and more like habit. A handful of parks scatter within a mile, so there's green space to move around in without heading far. Groceries, coffee, and restaurants cluster about a mile and a quarter out, which is close enough that a drive feels pointless once you know the route. If you're heading to the airport, you're looking at roughly 40 minutes, which is manageable enough that it doesn't define your day-to-day. The area itself is quiet, residential—the kind of place where the draw is land and water, not being in the thick of things.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Carter Lake within walking distance
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Carter Lake Public Access: 5 min walk
- Northwest: 7 min walk
Northeastern Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.0 mi away
- Hastings Area
- 5 rated schools in district
Walkable for daily errands
- Carter Lake Public Access: 5 min walk
- 3 places within a 10 min walk
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Carter Lake Public Access
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Carter Lake
0.3 mi
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 8/10
School District: Hastings Area School District
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Tom's Meat Market
Walldorff Brewpub & Bistro
Carter Lake Public Access
Carter Lake
Northwest
Hastings Dog Park
Grit Strength Systems
Hastings Pharmacy
Hastings Public Library
Childcare Center on W Vedder Rd
Hastings 4
Crime in Hammond Heights is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Barry County.
Barry County crime & safety stats →Solar potential
~$910/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,366 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Hammond Heights are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
🛒 Grocery(4)
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
San Marcos
Restaurant
Fast Food
Fast Food
Fast Food
Fast Food
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(3)
🏫 Schools(16)
Little Brick School
Algonquin Lake School
Chidester School
Northeastern School
Central School
+11 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
Grit Strength Systems
Fitness Center
DeepWater Grappling and Striking House
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Hastings Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Hastings Pharmacy
Pharmacy
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center on W Vedder Rd
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
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EV Charging
Frequently asked about Hammond Heights
- What schools serve Hammond Heights?
- Hammond Heights is served by Hastings Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northeastern Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Hammond Heights walkable?
- Hammond Heights scores 5.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
Top contributors in Hammond Heights
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