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About Hamel
Village in Illinois, United StatesHamel 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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Housing in Hamel
The median sale price was $318,000 in May 2026.
Safety in Hamel
Not graded
Hamel has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.
Work & commute in Hamel
Full picture →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.
Health in Hamel
Health Grade B+
Healthier than 71% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Illinois
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Hamel
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Hamel
Full climate →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.
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