What are the schools like in Lake Hamilton, AR?

School district data for Lake Hamilton is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Lake Hamilton?

The median household income in Lake Hamilton, AR is $62,130 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Lake Hamilton, AR?

Lake Hamilton has an average high temperature of 51.7°F in January and 93.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.1 inches.

Lake Hamilton, AR Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Lake Hamilton, AR affordable or expensive?

Lake Hamilton's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lake Hamilton is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $364,000 and the median rent is $844 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lake Hamilton, AR?

Lake Hamilton has a violent crime rate of 559.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2763.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lake Hamilton, AR a Good Place to Live?

Lake Hamilton is a small town of 2,031 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $62,130 . Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Lake Hamilton stands out for an affordable cost of living, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lake Hamilton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lake Hamilton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 94.0

Lake Hamilton's overall cost of living index is 94.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lake Hamilton costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lake Hamilton, AR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$364,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$844	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,130	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Lake Hamilton's violent crime rate is 559.4 per 100,000 residents — 47% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

559.4 /100k

Property Crime

2763.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Lake Hamilton, AR	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lake Hamilton sees average highs of 51.7°F in January and 93.1°F in July, with 57.4 inches of annual precipitation and 1.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lake Hamilton, AR
Average High — January	51.7°F
Average High — July	93.1°F
Annual Precipitation	57.4"
Annual Snowfall	1.1"

Demographics

Metric	Lake Hamilton, AR	National Avg
Population	2,031	—
Median Age	42.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	2.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.5%	22.2%
65 and over	27.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Rockwell, AR 4 mi Hot Springs, AR 4 mi Piney, AR 6 mi Bismarck, AR 9 mi Jones Mills, AR 10 mi

Lake Hamilton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Hamilton, AR affordable or expensive?

Lake Hamilton's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lake Hamilton roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $364,000 and median rent is $844/month.

What is the crime rate in Lake Hamilton, AR?

Lake Hamilton's violent crime rate is 559.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2763.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lake Hamilton?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Lake Hamilton, AR a good place to live?

Lake Hamilton, AR has a population of 2,031, a median household income of $62,130, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Lake Hamilton?

Lake Hamilton averages 51.7°F in January and 93.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.4 inches with about 1.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Lake Hamilton?

The population of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas is 2,031 with a median age of 42.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lake Hamilton?

Key numbers for living in Lake Hamilton: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $364,000, median household income $62,130, crime index 141 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lake Hamilton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.