At a Glance
Median Income
$63,750
$29,468 per capita
Home Value
$116,500
Zillow: $196,630
Median Rent
$864/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
15.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
16.5% smoking rate
How Hamler Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hamler's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hamler a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hamler residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,468. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 688 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hamler is $116,500 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $196,630. Median rent is $864/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Education
17.6% of adults in Hamler hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hamler has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population536
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density646/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$29,468
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty15.5%
County GDP$1,582M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A+
Home Value$116,500
Rent$864
Ownership76.3%
Zillow$196,630
Housing Units275
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,405/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain37.3 in/yr
Elevation710 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute28 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed89 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Hamler was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.