Indiana
Hamilton is a small town in Indiana with a population of 1,849. Residents earn $66,884 per year, which is 11% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hamilton receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Hamilton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hamilton is $66,884, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Hamilton is $265,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $929 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.6/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Hamilton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches, including 32.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
| English Only | 97.2% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.8% |
| 79% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $66,884 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,577 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $987 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,758 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 924 |
| County GDP | $2,187M |
| Restaurants | 71 |
| Healthcare | 67 |
| Retail | 124 |
| Manufacturing | 99 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,132 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.56% |
| Commute Time | 25.7 min |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |
| Census Median | $265,600 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $348,410 |
| Median List Price | $1,250,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,250,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $354 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.5% |
| Price Drops | 16.7% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $929 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,118 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,267 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,473 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,907 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,338 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,132 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.56% |
| Obesity | 37.0% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.3% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.1% |
| Depression | 27.8% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.5% |
| Premature Death | 8,265/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 67 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.9 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 32.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 66.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
| Elevation | 900 ft (274 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 880/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5402°N, 84.9198°W |
| County FIPS | 39171 |
Winner: Republican by 48.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.2% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.8% |
| School Test Score | 7.58 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 880/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 67 |
| Restaurants | 71 |
| Retail Stores | 124 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 25.7 min |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |