At a Glance
Median Income
$50,625
$33,647 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
70.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
15.8% smoking rate
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?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
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.
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 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population17
Median Age68.1 yrs
Density55/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.8%
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%
Health
Obesity42.0%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain19.1 in/yr
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%
Broadband100.0%
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.
47.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.