What are the schools like in Hamlet, NE?

School district data for Hamlet is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Hamlet?

The median household income in Hamlet, NE is $48,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Hamlet, NE?

Hamlet has an average high temperature of 39.8°F in January and 89.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.7 inches.

Hamlet, NE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Hamlet, NE?

Crime rate data for Hamlet is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Hamlet, NE a Good Place to Live?

Hamlet is a small town of 35 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $48,250 .

Strengths: Hamlet stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Hamlet is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hamlet city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Hamlet metro area.

Metric	Hamlet, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$75,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$48,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Hamlet is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Hamlet, NE	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hamlet sees average highs of 39.8°F in January and 89.1°F in July, with 22.8 inches of annual precipitation and 23.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hamlet, NE
Average High — January	39.8°F
Average High — July	89.1°F
Annual Precipitation	22.8"
Annual Snowfall	23.7"

Demographics

Metric	Hamlet, NE	National Avg
Population	35	—
Median Age	64.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	11.4%	22.2%
65 and over	45.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Palisade, NE 7 mi Wauneta, NE 8 mi Hayes Center, NE 14 mi Stratton, NE 16 mi Enders, NE 17 mi

Hamlet vs Other Cities

Hamlet, NE vs Palisade, NE Hamlet, NE vs Wauneta, NE Hamlet, NE vs Hayes Center, NE Hamlet, NE vs Stratton, NE Hamlet, NE vs Enders, NE

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hamlet, NE affordable or expensive?

Hamlet has a median home value of $75,000 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $48,250.

What is the crime rate in Hamlet, NE?

Crime data for Hamlet is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Hamlet?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Hamlet, NE a good place to live?

Hamlet, NE has a population of 35, a median household income of $48,250, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Hamlet?

Hamlet averages 39.8°F in January and 89.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 22.8 inches with about 23.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Hamlet?

The population of Hamlet, Nebraska is 35 with a median age of 64.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hamlet?

Key numbers for living in Hamlet: median home $75,000, median household income $48,250. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hamlet side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.