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Hamilton, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,909 Population 1,299/sq mi density
$56,548 Median Income $25,656 per capita
$139,200 Home Value $226,046 Zillow
$614 Median Rent 21.4% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
295 Violent Crime/100K 826 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$56,548 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,200 home value, $614/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
295 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Hamilton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation994 ft (303 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density1,299/sq mi
Coordinates39.7436°N, 93.9983°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKansas City International (MCI)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 3.8"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 143 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 119 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 117 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 94 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

429 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 252 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 2004 EF4 26 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 71 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF4 75 km 3
Jun 2, 1980 EF4 98 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 64 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 47 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 5 km 1
Apr 21, 1973 EF4 76 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 98 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 71 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 90 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 66 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 11, 2001 EF3 78 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF3 92 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 83 km 1
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 56 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 78 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY E (897 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 25 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 42°F (5°C) 2.6 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in Wettest
October 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.5 in

Hamilton has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 25°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (1.0").

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