HamletIN
A town of 1,039. Healthier than 76% of U.S. towns.
What makes Hamlet stand out
The 2 things Hamlet does most differently from other towns.
1,039 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Hamlet’s report card
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Local news
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Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hamlet. Another town gets a different order.
Healthier than 24% of U.S. towns
Hamlet beats the Indiana average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Hamlet | IN |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 19.1% | 15.7% |
| Fewer adults seeing a dentist | 55.5% | 61.2% |
Most working residents commute out of Hamlet
Most working residents leave Hamlet for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Knox (11%), Plymouth (9%) and Oregon (6%). Half commute less than 26 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Hamlet has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 29 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
A typical Hamlet home is worth about $213K
The typical Hamlet home is worth about $213,000, up 2.4% in a year, 18% below the Indiana typical home.
Typical home value
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 47% of U.S. communities.
99% of working residents leave Hamlet for work
Where Hamlet’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Hamlet
Town in Starke County, Indiana, United States
Hamlet is a town in Davis and Oregon Townships, Starke County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Hamlet had a population of 773.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 773
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 705 ft
- ZIP code
- 46532