At a Glance
Median Income
$105,313
$39,353 per capita
Home Value
$231,900
Zillow: $274,718
Median Rent
$940/mo
26.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
369/100K
615/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.4%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Hamel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hamel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hamel a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hamel residents earn a median household income of $105,313 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,353. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,398 business establishments, including 627 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hamel is $231,900 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $274,718. Median rent is $940/month, with 26.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Hamel reports 369 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 3% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 615/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
38.4% of adults in Hamel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hamel has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,004
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density844/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$105,313
Per Capita$39,353
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$16,575M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,099
Housing
A+
Home Value$231,900
Rent$940
Ownership79.3%
Zillow$274,718
Housing Units382
Rent Burden26.2%
Crime
F
Violent369/100K
Property615/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault123/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,159/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation547 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.4%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Hamel was built in 1978.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 627 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.
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