Hamel, IL
- Elevation
- 549 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Hamel is a quiet Madison County village that offers a relaxed, small-town pace about thirty miles northeast of St. Louis. Situated right along Interstate 55 and historic Route 66, the area makes commuting into Edwardsville or downtown St. Louis straightforward while keeping a peaceful, rural feel at home. It is a close-knit community surrounded by open farmland, known for local family-owned diners and plenty of breathing room. For anyone looking for a low-key lifestyle with fast highway access to the rest of the Metro East, Hamel is an appealing place to settle down.
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