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Hamlet, NE
Village in Hayes County, Nebraska.
Population
16
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
51
ZIP codes
0
Hamlet and its ZIP codes
Hamlet at a glance
- Hamlet is 100% denser than Nebraska as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hayes County. PPP loans are for Hamlet.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,184
190 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,707
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$11.3M
FY 2026, $13,154 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Hamlet, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
471
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 15°F
21.5 inches of rain a year
Cities near Hamlet
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PalisadeVillage | 7.2 mi | 0.4 |
| WaunetaVillage | 7.6 mi | 0.8 |
| Hayes CenterVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| StrattonVillage | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| EndersCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| TrentonVillage | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| MaxCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| ImperialCity | 23 mi | 3 |
| CulbertsonVillage | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| ChampionCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.2 |
| BenkelmanCity | 29 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hamlet, NE in?
- Hamlet is in Hayes County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Hamlet, NE?
- About 16 people live in Hamlet, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hamlet?
- Nearby places include Palisade (7.2 mi), Wauneta (7.6 mi), Hayes Center (14 mi), Stratton (16 mi), Enders (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023