Hamilton, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Hamilton, MO
At a Glance
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)
Is Hamilton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Hamilton residents earn a median household income of $56,548 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,656. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hamilton is $139,200 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,533. Median rent is $614/month, with 21.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Hamilton reports 496 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 30% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 567/100K.
Education
21.9% of adults in Hamilton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hamilton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches.