HamelIL
A town of 1,134. Healthier than 71% of U.S. towns.
What makes Hamel stand out
The thing Hamel does most differently from other towns.
1,134 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hamel. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Hamel
Most working residents leave Hamel for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Edwardsville (12%), St. Louis (8%) and Granite City (5%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
Where working residents work
Healthier than 71% of U.S. towns
Hamel beats the Illinois average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
| What stands out | Hamel | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.7% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.6% | 15.9% |
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Hamel has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 11 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Crime reported in Hamel
7 crimes were reported in Hamel in 2025: 7 property and 0 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Hamel is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.
1.1% of Hamel is conserved land
0.0 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Hamel Community Park | — | 7 |
Homes in Hamel sell for about $318K
The median sale price was $318,000 in May 2026.
98% of working residents leave Hamel for work
Where Hamel’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Hamel
Village in Illinois, United States
Hamel is a village in Madison County, Illinois, United States. The population was 929 at the 2020 census, up from 816 in 2010. It is a part of the Illinois Metro East portion of the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area. The village is located along Interstate 55 (I-55), and Illinois Routes 140 and 157.
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- Population
- 929
- Area
- 1.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 548 ft
- ZIP code
- 62046