Indiana
Hamlet is a small town in Indiana with a population of 910. Residents earn $68,750 per year, which is 9% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hamlet receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Hamlet offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hamlet is $68,750, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. 14.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Hamlet is $109,300, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $820 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
6.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Hamlet experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches, including 28.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 96.9% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.1% |
| 77% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $68,750 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,398 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $849 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,879 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.5% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 337 |
| County GDP | $690M |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Healthcare | 23 |
| Retail | 65 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,765 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.53% |
| Commute Time | 27.0 min |
| Work from Home | 2.2% |
| Census Median | $109,300 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $200,797 |
| Census Median Rent | $820 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,765 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.53% |
| Obesity | 41.7% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.3% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.3% |
| Depression | 28.2% |
| Mental Distress | 20.5% |
| Physical Distress | 14.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.4% |
| Premature Death | 12,710/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 23 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.2 inches |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 698 ft (213 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 938/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3794°N, 86.5832°W |
| County FIPS | 18149 |
Winner: Republican by 52 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 6.4% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 938/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 23 |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Retail Stores | 65 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 27.0 min |
| Work from Home | 2.2% |