At a Glance
Median Income
$43,625
$21,370 per capita
Home Value
$75,400
Zillow: $191,287
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
81.7% high school+
Unemployment
12.9%
29.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
15.7% smoking rate
How Hamburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hamburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hamburg a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hamburg residents earn a median household income of $43,625 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,370. The unemployment rate stands at 12.9% (258% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 92 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hamburg is $75,400 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,287. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
7.0% of adults in Hamburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
81.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hamburg has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population135
Median Age57.4 yrs
Density260/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans15.4%
Economy
D
Median Income$43,625
Per Capita$21,370
Unemployment12.9%
Poverty29.0%
County GDP$131M
Avg Weekly Wage$699
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,400
Rent
Ownership91.5%
Zillow$191,287
Housing Units98
Rent Burden29.1%
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,814/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain41.2 in/yr
Elevation546 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+81.7%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute31 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Hamburg was founded in 1836.
The median home in Hamburg was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
61.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.