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Hamel, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Madison County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,004 Population 844/sq mi density
$105,313 Median Income $39,353 per capita
$231,900 Home Value $274,718 Zillow
$940 Median Rent 26.2% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
369 Violent Crime/100K 615 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$105,313 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$231,900 home value, $940/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
369 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Hamel (23)

Beaver Dam State Park
State Park
699 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Blue Bird Park
State Park
78 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cahokia Mounds State Historical Site
State Park
2,016 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Castlewood State Park
State Park
1,218 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park
State Park
2,292 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Edward "ted" And Pat Jones-confluence Point State Park
State Park
1,117 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fort De Chartres State Park
State Park
3 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Frank Holten State Park
State Park
1,047 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Gateway Arch National Park
National Park
Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St. Louis’ role in westward expansion, and Dred and Harriet Scott, who sued for their freedom in the Old Courthouse.
Entrance: $19
Activities: Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Road Biking, Food, Dining, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Boat Tour, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store, Gift Shop and Souv...
Weather: Normal Daily Mean Temperature (in degrees Fahrenheit)* January - 29.3 February - 33.9 March - 45.1 April - 56.7 May - 66.1 June - 75.4 July - 79.8 August - 77.6 September - 70.2 October - 58.4 Novembe...
Horshoe Lake State Park
State Park
3,338 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Abraham Lincoln believed in the ideal that everyone in America should have the opportunity to improve their economic and social condition. Lincoln’s life was the embodiment of that idea. We know him as the sixteenth president but he was also a spouse, parent, and neighbor who experienced the same ho...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Cultural Demonstrations, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hands-On, Arts and Crafts, Living History, Reenactments, Historic Weapons Demonstration, First Person Interpretati...
Weather: Temperatures at our site can range from 0°F (-18°C) in the winter to 95°F (35°C) or warmer in the summer. Summers can be very humid, with both intense sun, rainstorms, and thunderstorms. Winter sees c...
Pere Marquette State Park
State Park
116 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Pool No. 26 - Stump Lake
State Park
2,972 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Prairie du Rocher Precinct
State Park
20 acres. Restricted Access
Entrance: $0
Pyramid State Recreation Area
State Park
18,935 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Robertsville State Park
State Park
1,236 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Route 66 State Park
State Park
402 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Saint Francois State Park
State Park
2,530 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Spitler Woods
State Park
39 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
National Monument
In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Today, archeological evidence gives a rare gli...
Entrance: $0
Weather: Summers in Illinois are hot and humid. Winters can be cold and windy.
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Established by 1750, Ste. Geneviève was the first permanent European settlement in Missouri. Early French Canadian settlers were drawn here by the rich agricultural land known as Le Grand Champ (the Big Field). After the flood of 1785, the town relocated to its present location on higher ground appr...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: The weather in Ste. Genevieve is typical of a midwestern climate. High heat and humidity, severe thunderstorms, snow and ice, and extreme cold are all possible depending upon the season. The average h...
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Ulysses S. Grant is known as the victorious Civil War general who saved the Union and the 18th President of the United States. He first met Julia Dent, his future wife, at her family home, named White Haven. From 1854 to 1859 the Dents, Grants and an enslaved African-American workforce lived on the ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Cultural Demonstrations, Live Music, Biking, Compass and GPS, Geocaching, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Living History, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwat...
Weather: St. Louis weather can be uncomfortable and occasionally severe, so please plan your visit accordingly. High heat and humidity, severe thunderstorms, snow and ice, and extreme cold are all possible dep...
Washington State Park
State Park
1,784 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0