Hamilton, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Hamilton County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,904 Population 837/sq mi density
$46,466 Median Income $25,739 per capita
$95,000 Home Value $228,889 Zillow
$749 Median Rent 29.1% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
132 Violent Crime/100K 1,276 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$46,466 median income, 11.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, $749/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
132 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Hamilton, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,466
38% below
$25,739 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
66% below
Zillow: $228,889
Median Rent
$749/mo
36% below
29.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
132/100K
65% below
1,276/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
56% below
78.5% high school+
Unemployment
11.4%
217% above
20.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

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)

Income
62%
Home Value
34%
Rent
64%
Poverty
164%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
317%
Crime
35%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hamilton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 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 $46,466 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,739. The unemployment rate stands at 11.4% (217% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 276 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hamilton is $95,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,889. Median rent is $749/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.

Safety & Crime

Hamilton reports 132 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,276/100K.

Education

14.8% of adults in Hamilton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 78.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hamilton has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,904
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density837/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born7.8%
Veterans10.7%

Economy

C
Median Income$46,466
Per Capita$25,739
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty20.3%
County GDP$386M
Avg Weekly Wage$928

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent$749
Ownership67.7%
Zillow$228,889
Housing Units1,292
Rent Burden29.1%

Crime

F
Violent132/100K
Property1,276/100K

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,511/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain31.6 in/yr
Elevation1,170 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+78.5%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute11 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Hamilton was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Stephenville Clark Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.545 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.