Hamilton, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Williams County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,849 Population 880/sq mi density
$66,884 Median Income $47,577 per capita
$265,600 Home Value $371,028 Zillow
$929 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$66,884 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$265,600 home value, $929/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Hamilton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 38.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation900 ft (274 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density880/sq mi
Coordinates41.5402°N, 84.9198°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyWilliams County County
Nearest AirportFort Wayne International (FWA)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 38.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.86"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.9 / 100
Community Resilience79.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 88 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 142 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 68 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 48 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 120 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 134 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 113 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 136 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 66 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 120 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 99 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 118 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

436 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 114 fatalities, 1,674 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 10, 2002 EF4 86 km 4
Feb 18, 1992 EF4 95 km 0
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 97 km 0
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 99 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 66 km 5
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 96 km 31
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 30 km 23
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 30 km 21
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 92 km 17
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 44 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 97 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 33 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 13 km 1
May 15, 1986 EF3 44 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 94 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 48 km 5
Jun 2, 1971 EF3 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 26°F (-4°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 2.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.1 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.0 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.0 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.4 in

Hamilton has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.9").

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