HammelWI
A town of 659. Nearly 15.1% of it is conserved land.
What makes Hammel stand out
The thing Hammel does most differently from other towns.
659 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Hammel’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hammel. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Hammel
Most working residents leave Hammel for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Medford (48%), Wausau (4%) and Abbotsford (3%). Half commute less than 10 miles.
Where working residents work
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 23% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Hammel has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 4°, and about 57 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
15.1% of Hammel is conserved land
2.5 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
How healthy Hammel is
Hammel beats the Wisconsin average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7.
| What stands out | Hammel | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 14% | 9.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 8% | 6.5% |
| More smokers | 16.4% | 13.6% |
98% of working residents leave Hammel for work
Where Hammel’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Hammel
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Hammel is a town in Taylor County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 703 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Murat is located in the town.
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- Population
- 703
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,352 ft