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Hamlin

A township of 3,227 people in Eaton County, Michigan
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Conserved land2.1%453 of 21,947 acres
Trails1.4 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves2140 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Hamlin

Township in Michigan, United States
3,227Population
34.5 sq miArea
928 ftElevation

Hamlin Township is a civil township of Eaton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,227 at the 2020 census.

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Living in Hamlin

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Most working residents leave Hamlin for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Lansing (19%), Eaton Rapids (9%) and Delta (6%). Half commute less than 18 miles.

Lansing
19%
Eaton Rapids
9%
Delta
6%
East Lansing
6%
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Hamlin →

Health in Hamlin

B−

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 51% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

6better than MI·1worse

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

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Care nearby

Eaton Rapids Medical CenterEaton Rapids · 2.7 mi · ER · rural critical access
Grace HealthAlbion · 15.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · Hamlin
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 48827 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Hamlin →

Natural hazards in Hamlin

34
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 34% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
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Climate in Hamlin

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Hamlin has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 38 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

33° / 19°Winter
57° / 36°Spring
80° / 58°Summer
60° / 41°Fall
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Schools in Hamlin

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B−

School Grade B-

The public schools Hamlin’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 55% of Michigan’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

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Nearest: Eaton Rapids Area District LibraryEaton Rapids · 3.7 miles · 41 hrs a week
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