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City in Texas, United StatesHamlin is a city in Jones and Fisher Counties in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population was 1,831 at the 2020 census. The Jones County portion of Hamlin is part of the Abilene, Texas metropolitan area.
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Housing in Hamlin
The typical Hamlin home is worth about $108,000, up 3.2% in a year, 64% below the Texas typical home.
Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Hamlin
Not graded
A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Hamlin's police department reported only 2023 and 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.
Work & commute in Hamlin
Full picture →About one in 4 of Hamlin’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Abilene (18%), Rotan (3%) and Aspermont (3%). Half commute less than 38 miles.
Health in Hamlin
Health Grade C
Healthier than 30% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 46% of towns with similar incomes.
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of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Hamlin
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Hamlin
Full climate →Hamlin has mild winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 97°, a January night drops to 31°, and about 3 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Hamlin
All Hamlin schools →School Grade C-
The public schools Hamlin’s kids attend trail 79% of Texas’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within TX. Ratings are from neighbors.
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