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A township of 3,750 people in Mason County, Michigan
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About Hamlin

Civil township in Michigan, United States
3,711Population
34.4 sq miArea
630 ftElevation

Hamlin Township is a civil township of Mason County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,711 at the 2020 census, up from 3,408 in 2010.

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Most working residents leave Hamlin for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Ludington (22%), Pere Marquette (11%) and Grand Rapids (6%). Half commute less than 16 miles.

Ludington
22%
Pere Marquette
11%
Grand Rapids
6%
Amber
4%
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Hamlin →

Health in Hamlin

C

Health Grade C

Healthier than 33% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

1better than MI·6worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Corewell Health Ludington HospitalLudington · 3.7 mi · ER
Northwest Michigan Health ServicesManistee · 17.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 49431, 49411 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Hamlin →

Natural hazards in Hamlin

13
Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 13% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Hamlin →

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Hamlin has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 79 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

31° / 19°Winter
53° / 34°Spring
77° / 56°Summer
57° / 41°Fall
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Nearest: Mason County District LibraryLudington · 5.2 miles · 49 hrs a week
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