At a Glance
Median Income
$50,625
$33,647 per capita
Violent Crime
382/100K
382/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
70.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Hamlet Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hamlet's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hamlet a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hamlet residents earn a median household income of $50,625 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,647. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 38 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Hamlet reports 382 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 0% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 382/100K.
Education
11.8% of adults in Hamlet hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
70.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hamlet has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population17
Median Age68.1 yrs
Density55/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$50,625
Per Capita$33,647
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$95M
Avg Weekly Wage$736
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership50.0%
Zillow$131,231
Housing Units29
Rent Burden13.9%
Crime
F
Violent382/100K
Property382/100K
Health
Obesity42.0%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain20.3 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation2,834 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+70.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 96% / D 4%
Broadband12.0%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Hamlet was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
42.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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