At a Glance
Median Income
$29,741
$24,773 per capita
Home Value
$25,000
Zillow: $129,596
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
75.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
15.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
15.9% smoking rate
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?
B
3.0 / 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 $29,741 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,773. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 206 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hamilton is $25,000 , 91% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,596. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
10.9% of adults in Hamilton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
75.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hamilton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population205
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density661/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$29,741
Per Capita$24,773
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty15.1%
County GDP$209M
Avg Weekly Wage$739
Housing
A+
Home Value$25,000
Rent
Ownership84.6%
Zillow$129,596
Housing Units169
Rent Burden33.8%
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,764/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain38.5 in/yr
Elevation1,096 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+75.5%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute28 min
Broadband67.3%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Hamilton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Topeka Regional (72 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.