At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
81.8%
81.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
8.1% smoking rate
How Hamilton College Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hamilton College's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hamilton College a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
81.8% of adults in Hamilton College hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(143% above the national average).
81.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hamilton College has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population1,992
Median Age20.0 yrs
Density4,150/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born9.3%
Veterans0.1%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$4,521
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$14,680M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,175
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$288,863
Housing Units4
Rent Burden28.0%
Health
Obesity28.8%
Diabetes5.9%
Smoking8.1%
Heart Disease2.3%
Premature Death8,898/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation895 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+81.8%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+75.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute9 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries21
Did You Know?
17.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Griffiss International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
1.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 596 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.