At a Glance
Median Income
$70,000
$26,483 per capita
Violent Crime
26/100K
1,000/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 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?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
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.
Safety & Crime
Hamilton reports 26 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,000/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population87
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density171/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans54.0%
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%
Crime
F
Violent26/100K
Property1,000/100K
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death7,727/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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
Broadband36.0%
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.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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