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Hammel

A town of 703 people in Taylor County, Wisconsin
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Conserved land15%3,440 of 22,730 acres
Trails2.5 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Hammel

Town in Wisconsin, United States
703Population
35.7 sq miArea
1,352 ftElevation

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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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.

Medford
48%
Wausau
4%
Abbotsford
3%
Medford
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Hammel →

Health in Hammel

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7worse than WI

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

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Care nearby

Aspirus Medford Hospital & ClinicsMedford · 7.5 mi · ER · rural critical access
Family Health Center - Medford Dental CenterMedford · 7.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 54451, 54498 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Hammel →

Natural hazards in Hammel

23
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 23% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
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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.

25° / 7°Winter
53° / 30°Spring
77° / 54°Summer
54° / 35°Fall
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Nearest: Frances L. Simek Memorial Library MedfordMedford · 7.7 miles · 60 hrs a week
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