Hamler is a small town of 577 in Ohio, with a median household income of $55,750
and a 9.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hamler stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Hamler is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hamler city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.8
Hamler's overall cost of living index is 88.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hamler costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hamler, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$104,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$800
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hamler's violent crime rate is 129.6 per 100,000 residents
— 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
129.6 /100k
Property Crime
1077.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hamler is served primarily by Patrick Henry Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hamler, OH
National Avg
School District
Patrick Henry Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hamler sees average highs of 32.8°F in January
and 83.9°F in July,
with 36.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 24.7 inches of snow per year.
Hamler's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hamler roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $104,200 and median rent is $800/month.
Hamler's violent crime rate is 129.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1077.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hamler are operated by Patrick Henry Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. 14.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hamler, OH has a population of 577, a median household income of $55,750, and an unemployment rate of 9.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Hamler averages 32.8°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.9 inches
with about 24.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hamler, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43524.
The population of Hamler, Ohio is 577 with a median age of 34.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hamler: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $104,200, median household income $55,750, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hamler side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
