What are the schools like in Hamilton, IA?

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

What is the median household income in Hamilton?

The median household income in Hamilton, IA is $66,250 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 Hamilton, IA?

Hamilton has an average high temperature of 31.3°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 30.0 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Hamilton, IA?

Hamilton has a violent crime rate of 186.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 815.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hamilton, IA a Good Place to Live?

Hamilton is a small town of 82 in Iowa, with a median household income of $66,250 .

Strengths: Hamilton's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Hamilton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All 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

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Hamilton metro area.

Metric	Hamilton, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	96.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hamilton's violent crime rate is 186.4 per 100,000 residents — 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

186.4 /100k

Property Crime

815.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Hamilton, IA	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	8.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hamilton sees average highs of 31.3°F in January and 84.4°F in July, with 36.5 inches of annual precipitation and 30.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hamilton, IA
Average High — January	31.3°F
Average High — July	84.4°F
Annual Precipitation	36.5"
Annual Snowfall	30.0"

Demographics

Metric	Hamilton, IA	National Avg
Population	82	—
Median Age	29.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	41.5%	22.2%
65 and over	11.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lovilia, IA 2 mi Bussey, IA 3 mi Marysville, IA 3 mi Harvey, IA 10 mi Albia, IA 11 mi

Hamilton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hamilton, IA affordable or expensive?

Hamilton has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $66,250.

What is the crime rate in Hamilton, IA?

Hamilton's violent crime rate is 186.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 815.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hamilton?

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

Is Hamilton, IA a good place to live?

Hamilton, IA has a population of 82, a median household income of $66,250, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Hamilton?

Hamilton averages 31.3°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.5 inches with about 30.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Hamilton?

The population of Hamilton, Iowa is 82 with a median age of 29.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hamilton?

Key numbers for living in Hamilton: median home N/A, median household income $66,250, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hamilton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.