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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation1,170 ft (357 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density837/sq mi
Coordinates31.7004°N, 98.1197°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHamilton County County
Nearest AirportStephenville Clark Regional (SEP)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.6"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.05"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.53"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score12.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.6 / 100
Community Resilience35.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

54 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on May 1, 2024.

May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 130 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 142 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 140 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 145 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 144 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 116 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 125 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 144 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 116 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 96 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 127 km
Nov 29, 2013 1 km S of Pelican Bay, Texas M3.1 146 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 126 km
Jan 13, 2014 2 km ESE of Reno, Texas M3.1 148 km
Jul 17, 2011 2 km ESE of Venus, Texas M3.0 127 km
Nov 9, 2013 5 km SSE of Springtown, Texas M3.0 142 km
Dec 15, 2013 4 km W of Reno, Texas M2.9 145 km
Nov 23, 2013 1 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M2.9 144 km
Dec 5, 2009 7 km S of Midlothian, Texas M2.9 132 km
Sep 3, 2015 7 km NNE of Leander, Texas M2.9 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Ike (2008, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Ike Category 2 279 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

494 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 132 fatalities, 911 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 1976 EF5 90 km 0
May 6, 1973 EF5 61 km 0
May 11, 1953 EF5 93 km 114
May 15, 2013 EF4 86 km 6
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 87 km 6
Apr 21, 1952 EF4 67 km 0
Apr 12, 2022 EF3 96 km 0
May 15, 2013 EF3 85 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 74 km 2
May 27, 1997 EF3 85 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 14, 1990 EF3 92 km 0
May 12, 1982 EF3 87 km 0
May 12, 1982 EF3 55 km 0
May 11, 1978 EF3 99 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 85 km 2
May 25, 1976 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 19, 1976 EF3 83 km 0
Nov 24, 1973 EF3 99 km 0
May 23, 1971 EF3 80 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: KIDD (41,939 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 KIDD 41,939 90 km
2006 CARBON 33,013 88 km
2022 CRITTENBERG COMPLEX 21,391 62 km
2022 BIG L 9,653 80 km
2006 HUCKABAY 9,100 73 km
2022 CHALK MOUNTAIN 6,461 63 km
1999 WILLIAMS RANCH FIRE 6,226 92 km
2011 ROBINETTE 6,039 63 km
2011 UNNAMED 5,706 67 km
2022 OAK MOTT 4,183 84 km
2020 BUFFALO CREEK 3,630 75 km
2011 BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE 3,623 62 km
2022 RAMSEY 3,545 69 km
2022 3 OAKS 3,294 38 km
2018 HARMAN ROAD 3,094 43 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,917 90 km
2011 EAST SIDWYNICKS 2,844 90 km
2011 CAMP BOWIE 2,652 76 km
1993 UNNAMED 2,431 86 km
2009 OWL CREEK 2,376 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
March 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.7 in
August 84°F (29°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 2.4 in
October 67°F (20°C) 3.3 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in

Hamilton has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and August the driest (1.5").

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