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Hamilton, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Butler County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
63,124 Population 2,940/sq mi density
$54,293 Median Income $28,015 per capita
$152,300 Home Value $293,533 Zillow
$974 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
426 Violent Crime/100K 3,585 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$54,293 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,300 home value, $974/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
426 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Hamilton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation591 ft (180 m)
Area21.9 sq mi (56.7 km²)
Population Density2,940/sq mi
Coordinates39.3934°N, 84.5658°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyButler County County
Nearest AirportButler County Regional/Hogan Field (HAO)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.4"
9% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.53"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median52.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %44.8%
Unhealthy Days11

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0475 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.67 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)11.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability22.4 / 100
Community Resilience74.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 28, 2024.

Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 97 km
Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 99 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 121 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 113 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 95 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 115 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 93 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 109 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

519 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 78 fatalities, 2,955 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 52 km 36
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 54 km 3
May 27, 2019 EF4 49 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 67 km 4
Sep 20, 2000 EF4 58 km 1
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 25 km 4
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 98 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 36 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 82 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 25 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 92 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 95 km 1
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 41 km 1
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 82 km 6
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 100 km 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 57 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 65 km 0
May 14, 2014 EF3 69 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 65 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 81 km 3
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: JPG 09 1 (6,113 ac, 1998).

Year Name Acres Distance
1998 JPG 09 1 6,113 93 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 93 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 95 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 95 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 89 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 86 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 89 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 96 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 89 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 92 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 96 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 96 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 94 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 92 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 94 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 93 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 94 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 92 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 87 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,334 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 3.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
September 67°F (19°C) 2.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 44°F (6°C) 3.5 in
December 33°F (1°C) 3.2 in

Hamilton has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.5").

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