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Hamlet, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Starke County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
910
Population
938/sq mi density
$68,750
Median Income
$22,398 per capita
$109,300
Home Value
$200,797 Zillow
$820
Median Rent
21.7% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
44
Violent Crime/100K
703 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$68,750 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,300 home value, $820/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
44 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Hamlet experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 28.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Starke County County |
| Nearest Airport | Porter County Regional (VPZ) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 44 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.9 in |
Hamlet has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.7").