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Hamlet, IL
Census-designated place in Mercer County, Illinois.
Population
0
Land area
0.4sq mi
ZIP codes
0
Hamlet and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mercer County. PPP loans are for Hamlet.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,448
3,190 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,164
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$118M
FY 2026, $7,501 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Hamlet, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
470
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
15
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 13°F
39.1 inches of rain a year
Cities near Hamlet
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ReynoldsVillage | 3.5 mi | 0.4 |
| EdgingtonCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1 |
| Buffalo PrairieCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 3.8 |
| Taylor RidgeCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.6 |
| MillersburgCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.3 |
| MathervilleVillage | 7.6 mi | 0.4 |
| AledoCity | 7.8 mi | 2.3 |
| PreemptionCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.1 |
| AndalusiaVillage | 8.7 mi | 1.2 |
| Illinois CityCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| ViolaVillage | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| Oak GroveVillage | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Coyne CenterCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| JoyVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Montpelier, IACensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Buffalo, IACity | 11 mi | 6.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hamlet, IL in?
- Hamlet is in Mercer County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Hamlet, IL?
- About 0 people live in Hamlet, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hamlet?
- Nearby places include Reynolds (3.5 mi), Edgington (5.4 mi), Buffalo Prairie (6.1 mi), Taylor Ridge (6.5 mi), Millersburg (6.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023