At a Glance
Median Income
$40,781
$26,771 per capita
Home Value
$75,000
Zillow: $97,329
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
84.7% high school+
Unemployment
13.7%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.9%
20.1% 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
3.2 / 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 $40,781 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,771. The unemployment rate stands at 13.7% (281% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 494 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hamilton is $75,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $97,329. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
14.7% of adults in Hamilton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
84.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hamilton has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population183
Median Age61.7 yrs
Density373/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans1.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$40,781
Per Capita$26,771
Unemployment13.7%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$808M
Avg Weekly Wage$742
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,000
Rent
Ownership86.0%
Zillow$97,329
Housing Units143
Rent Burden26.9%
Health
Obesity43.9%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking20.1%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death14,543/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain53.2 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation73 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+84.7%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute33 min
Broadband79.6%
Internet Speed27 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Hamilton was founded in 1804.
The median home in Hamilton was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Halifax/Northampton Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.