At a Glance
Median Income
$32,721
$27,305 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
7.3%
72.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
21.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16.9% 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?
C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hamilton residents earn a median household income of $32,721 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,305. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 666 business establishments, including 52 restaurants.
Education
7.3% of adults in Hamilton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
72.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hamilton has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population316
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density100/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans18.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$32,721
Per Capita$27,305
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty21.6%
County GDP$1,315M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership70.4%
Zillow$195,766
Housing Units191
Rent Burden23.6%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death13,062/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain54.3 in/yr
Elevation261 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+72.9%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 32%
Commute22 min
Broadband78.1%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Hamilton was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.