John Shaw Homestead
Hamburg’s story
197 years in pictures
Census counts: 95 in 1880, a peak of 352 in 1920, 99 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 1836 and 3 maps from 1930 on.
- 1829Hamburg is settled
HamburgIL
Population
95
2025 Census estimate · −4% since 2020
Typical home
$188K
+3.6% in a year
Household income
$47K
median
Median age
40.4
years
Land area
1 sq mi
Is Hamburg a good place to live?
25% of residents live below the poverty line in Hamburg, against 8.4% in Illinois’ towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. No town among the 769 in Illinois we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Hamburg. Hamburg has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Hamburg stand out
Where Hamburg beats most towns.
Small town
95 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Hamburg: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hamburg, and how to reach them.
PowerAmeren Illinois Company16.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Hamburg’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Illinois you can register online until 16 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 28 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereCalhoun County ClerkCalhoun County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code6204562045 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hamburg.
Natural hazards
The FEMA risk score in Hamburg is higher than in most of Illinois or the rest of the country
At 96 of 100, Hamburg’s FEMA risk score is above both the Illinois town median (50 of 100) and the median of U.S. towns (44 of 100). Since 1978, 112 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Hamburg.
96risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHeat wavesCold waves
112
paid flood claims since 1978
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
Hamburg’s typical home value is about $188K
The typical Hamburg home is worth about $188,000, up 3.6% in a year, 36% below the Illinois typical home. 93% of households own their home in Hamburg.
$188KZillow home value
Typical home value
Hamburg$188K
Illinois$296K
+3.6%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
In Hamburg, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Hamburg has chilly winters and warm summers. Hamburg’s July high is 88°F.
16″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–41°
Spring44–66°
Summer65–86°
Fall45–68°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 20
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Hamburg is
Hamburg beats the Illinois average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8. 39% of Hamburg adults have high blood pressure.
| Hamburg | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 35% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 11% | 12% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 33% | 33% |
32 measures vs. Illinois
6 better18 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Hamburg | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.2% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10% | 13.2% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9% | 5.9% |
Thomas H Boyd Memorial Hospital
16.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Hamburg
16pages on Hamburg
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Hamburg; the nearest are
Principia CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Elsah27.7 mi$34,680 tuitionSt Charles Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Cottleville, MO32.9 mi$3,048 in-state tuitionUniversity of Missouri-St LouisUniversity or college · Public · Saint Louis, MO42.1 mi$14,112 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Hamburg residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
About Hamburg
Village in Illinois, United States
Hamburg is a village in Hamburg Precinct, Calhoun County, Illinois, United States. The population was 99 at the 2020 census, down from 128 at the 2010 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1836
- Area
- 0.7 sq mi
- ZIP code
- 62045
Questions about Hamburg
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hamburg, IL a good place to live?
Hamburg has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.