Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Hamel is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,004. Residents earn $105,313 per year, which is 40% above the national average.
Based on current data, Hamel receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Hamel stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Hamel is $105,313, which is significantly higher than the national average — 40% above $75,149. This places Hamel among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Hamel is $231,900, 18% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $940 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 38.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Hamel enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches, including 11.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $105,313 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,353 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,099 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,601 |
| Unemployment | 0.3% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.2% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,398 |
| County GDP | $16,575M |
| Restaurants | 627 |
| Healthcare | 682 |
| Retail | 741 |
| Manufacturing | 169 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,460 |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.79% |
| Commute Time | 25.6 min |
| Work from Home | 16.7% |
| Census Median | $231,900 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $274,718 |
| Median List Price | $340,000 |
| Median List Price | $340,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $122 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.0% |
| Price Drops | 66.7% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $940 |
| 19% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,460 |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.79% |
| Obesity | 36.5% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.2% |
| Depression | 23.8% |
| Mental Distress | 18.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 9,159/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 682 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.4 inches |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 547 ft (167 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 844/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8925°N, 89.8387°W |
| County FIPS | 17119 |
Winner: Republican by 13.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.4% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 844/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 19 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 682 |
| Restaurants | 627 |
| Retail Stores | 741 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Avg Commute | 25.6 min |
| Work from Home | 16.7% |