Hamilton is a small town of 232 in Kansas, with a median household income of $29,773
and a 6.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 78 (US average = 100), which is
22% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hamilton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. 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
Index: 78.5
Hamilton's overall cost of living index is 78.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hamilton costs roughly 22% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hamilton, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$23,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$638
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
87.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$29,773
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hamilton's violent crime rate is 234.0 per 100,000 residents
— 38% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
234.0 /100k
Property Crime
1086.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hamilton is served primarily by Hamilton.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hamilton, KS
National Avg
School District
Hamilton
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
6.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
75.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hamilton sees average highs of 42.6°F in January
and 90.3°F in July,
with 38.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.7 inches of snow per year.
Hamilton's cost of living index is 78, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hamilton roughly 22% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $23,100 and median rent is $638/month.
Hamilton's violent crime rate is 234.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1086.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hamilton are operated by Hamilton.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.4:1. 11.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hamilton, KS has a population of 232, a median household income of $29,773, and an unemployment rate of 6.6%.
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.
Hamilton averages 42.6°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.5 inches
with about 3.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hamilton, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 66853.
The population of Hamilton, Kansas is 232 with a median age of 48.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hamilton: cost of living index 78 (100 = US average), median home $23,100, median household income $29,773, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. 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.