Hamill, South Dakota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hamill, South Dakota
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Location in Tripp County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Tripp |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.25 sq mi (3.25 km2) |
| • Land | 1.22 sq mi (3.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,798 ft (548 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 14 |
| • Density | 11.46/sq mi (4.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57534
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-26660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393037 |
Hamill is a very small, quiet place in Tripp County, South Dakota, United States. It's known as a "hamlet," which means it's a tiny village or settlement. In 2020, only 14 people lived there.
Even though it's small, Hamill has a post office, two churches, and a community hall. You won't find many businesses or services there. Hamill is located about 1.9 miles (3 km) south of No Moccasin Creek, which flows into the White River.
Who Lives in Hamill?
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| 2020 | 14 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 11 people living in Hamill. They lived in 5 homes, and 3 of these were families. The area had about 9 people per square mile. All the people living there were White.
Out of the 5 homes, one had kids under 18. Two homes were married couples living together. The average home had about 2 people, and the average family had 3 people.
The people in Hamill were of different ages. About 18% were under 18. Many residents were older, with about 45% being 65 years old or more. The average age was 62 years.
A Look at Hamill's Past
Hamill started in April 1909. It was first called Roseland. Later, it was renamed after Gail Hamill, who was an important person in the town. He was a pioneer merchant, the postmaster, and a banker.
In 1909, a railroad company called the Milwaukee Road planned a train route through Roseland. However, this train line was never built.
Did you know that Carrie Ingalls, the sister of Laura Ingalls Wilder (who wrote the Little House on the Prairie books), worked in Hamill? In 1910, she moved to Hamill from Pedro, South Dakota to work at the local newspaper, the Roseland Review.
In 1980, Hamill became a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. The Hamill CDP covers about 1.2 square miles (3.1 square kilometers) of land.
See Also
In Spanish: Hamill (Dakota del Sur) para niños
