North Carolina
Hamlet is a small city in North Carolina with a population of 6,000. Residents earn $38,500 per year, which is 49% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hamlet receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Hamlet has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Hamlet is $38,500, 49% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 23.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Hamlet is $103,800, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $553 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
The violent crime rate of 469 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,643 per 100,000, 137% above the national average.
9.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Hamlet enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 97.9% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $38,500 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,966 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $962 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $48,542 |
| Unemployment | 6.2% |
| 72% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.3% |
| 88% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 706 |
| County GDP | $1,560M |
| Restaurants | 60 |
| Healthcare | 109 |
| Retail | 141 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,791 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.69% |
| Commute Time | 24.1 min |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |
| Census Median | $103,800 |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $125,291 |
| Median List Price | $237,300 |
| Median List Price | $237,300 |
| $/Sq Ft | $46 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 79.1% |
| Price Drops | 36.0% |
| Inventory | 25 |
| Census Median Rent | $553 |
| 52% below US avg |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 55.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,791 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.69% |
| Obesity | 43.5% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.7% |
| Asthma | 12.8% |
| COPD | 9.1% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.3% |
| Depression | 27.1% |
| Mental Distress | 21.0% |
| Physical Distress | 15.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.2% |
| Premature Death | 16,835/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 64.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 109 |
| Total Violent | 468.8/100K |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 30.3/100K |
| Robbery | 151.2/100K |
| Assault | 287.4/100K |
| Total Property | 4,643.1/100K |
| 137% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 2,026.6/100K |
| Theft | 2,419.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 196.6/100K |
| Arson | 75.6/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.5 inches |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 401 ft (122 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,139/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8892°N, 79.7106°W |
| County FIPS | 37165 |
Winner: Republican by 6.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.8% |
| 71% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,139/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 109 |
| Restaurants | 60 |
| Retail Stores | 141 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 24.1 min |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |