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New Hamilton, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Monroe County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
491 Population 138/sq mi density
$32,713 Median Income $23,346 per capita
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
331 Violent Crime/100K 2,779 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$32,713 median income, 1.7% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
331 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.9% bachelor's degree or higher

New Hamilton, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,713
56% below
$23,346 per capita
Violent Crime
331/100K
13% below
2,779/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.9%
23% below
76.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 sunny days/yr

How New Hamilton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows New Hamilton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
44%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
87%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New 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

New Hamilton residents earn a median household income of $32,713 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,346. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 666 business establishments, including 52 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

New Hamilton reports 331 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,779/100K.

Education

25.9% of adults in New Hamilton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 76.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Hamilton has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population491
Median Age69.5 yrs
Density138/mi²
Male / Female32% / 68%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$32,713
Per Capita$23,346
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$1,315M
Avg Weekly Wage$980

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership90.0%
Zillow$185,338
Housing Units280
Rent Burden23.6%

Crime

F
Violent331/100K
Property2,779/100K

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death13,062/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain58.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation244 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.9%
High School+76.2%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 32%
Commute22 min
Broadband70.3%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in New Hamilton was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.