Hamilton, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Monroe County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
87 Population 171/sq mi density
$70,000 Median Income $26,483 per capita
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Hamilton, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,000
7% below
$26,483 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
72% below
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
31% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

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)

Income
93%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hamilton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 $70,000 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,483. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 254 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Education

9.4% of adults in Hamilton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hamilton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population87
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density171/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$26,483
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$619M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,282

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership94.4%
Zillow$145,161
Housing Units39
Rent Burden33.7%

Health

Obesity41.9%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death7,727/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain36.5 in/yr
Elevation911 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute36 min
Broadband77.8%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Hamilton was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.398 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.