What is the population of Hamel, Illinois?

Hamel has a population of approximately 1,134 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Hamel, Illinois located?

Hamel is located in Illinois, United States, at approximate coordinates 38.8925°, -89.8387°.

What is the median household income in Hamel?

The median household income in Hamel is approximately $109,464 based on the most recent open data.

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Hamel

Total population

1,134

Median home value

$251,300

34.8%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$109,464

Hamel$109k

National$74k

Elevation167 m

Land area1.17 km²

Weather72°F · Mostly Cloudy

Coordinates38.89°, -89.84°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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Heat Advisory · Moderate
Heat Advisory issued September 16 at 11:29AM CDT until September 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Source: NOAA National Weather Service.

City facts

Elevation

167 m

Area

1.17 km²

Official website

www.villageofhamel.com

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Hamel is a village in Madison County, Illinois, United States. The population was 929 at the 2020 census, up from 816 in 2010. It is a part of the Illinois Metro East portion of the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area. The village is located along Interstate 55 (I-55), and Illinois Routes 140 and 157.

History & geography

Geography

Hamel is located in northeastern Madison County. I-55 passes through the east side of the village, leading southwest to St. Louis and north to Springfield, the Illinois capital. Illinois Route 140 (IL 140) passes through the center of Hamel as State Street, leading east to Greenville and west to Alton. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Hamel has a total area of , of which , or 0.75%, are water. Hamel is drained to the south by tributaries of Silver Creek, a south-flowing tributary of the Kaskaskia River.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

34.8

Median home value

$251,300

Housing units

428

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

0.7%

Race & ethnicity

White

91.9%

Black

0.9%

Asian

1.3%

Hispanic

1.1%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

38.8925

Longitude

-89.8387

Water area

0.01 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Today

72°F

Mostly Cloudy

Tonight

56°F

Mostly Cloudy

Thursday

79°F

Partly Sunny

Thursday Night

59°F

Mostly Cloudy

Friday

78°F

Partly Sunny

Friday Night

56°F

Mostly Cloudy

Forecast for Hamel, IL from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

29.7%

Diabetes

8.5%

Adult obesity

36.5%

Binge drinking

21%

Adult smoking

12.9%

No leisure activity

19.2%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

73,773

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
3,253
Tufted Titmouse
Baeolophus bicolor (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
2,470
American Robin
Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
2,308
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
2,280
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
2,268
Carolina Wren
Thryothorus ludovicianus (Latham, 1790) · Aves
2,238
Downy Woodpecker
Dryobates pubescens (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
2,205
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
2,146

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Liberty Middle School
Middle · Edwardsville · 896 students · 16.6:1 ratio
Lincoln Middle School
Middle · Edwardsville · 818 students · 15.7:1 ratio
Woodland Elementary School
Elementary · Edwardsville · 431 students · 14.9:1 ratio
Columbus Elem School
Elementary · Edwardsville · 378 students · 18:1 ratio
LeClaire Elem School
Elementary · Edwardsville · 359 students · 17.1:1 ratio
Goshen Elementary
Elementary · Edwardsville · 357 students · 13.2:1 ratio
Meadowbrook Intermediate Sch
Elementary · Moro · 351 students · 17.6:1 ratio
N O Nelson Elem School
Elementary · Edwardsville · 340 students · 17.9:1 ratio