At a Glance
Median Income
$53,714
$24,363 per capita
Home Value
$103,500
Zillow: $168,771
Median Rent
$544/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
251/100K
2,168/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Hamilton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hamilton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hamilton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hamilton residents earn a median household income of $53,714 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,363. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 712 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hamilton is $103,500 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,771. Median rent is $544/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Hamilton reports 251 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,168/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.2% of adults in Hamilton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hamilton has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population6,907
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density181/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,714
Per Capita$24,363
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$1,328M
Avg Weekly Wage$927
Housing
A+
Home Value$103,500
Rent$544
Ownership63.8%
Zillow$168,771
Housing Units3,358
Rent Burden29.4%
Crime
F
Violent251/100K
Property2,168/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault133/100K
Burglary560/100K
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death12,544/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain61.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation425 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+83.8%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 91% / D 9%
Commute26 min
Broadband79.2%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Hamilton was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Tupelo Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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