What are the schools like in Hamilton, MS?

Hamilton is served primarily by Monroe County School District. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.3:1.

What is the median household income in Hamilton?

The median household income in Hamilton, MS is $30,819 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.5%.

What is the weather like in Hamilton, MS?

Hamilton has an average high temperature of 52.3°F in January and 90.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

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

Hamilton has a violent crime rate of 212.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 808.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hamilton, MS a Good Place to Live?

Hamilton is a small town of 236 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $30,819 and a 6.5% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Hamilton stands out for 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

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

Metric	Hamilton, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$127,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$30,819	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hamilton's violent crime rate is 212.8 per 100,000 residents — 44% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

212.8 /100k

Property Crime

808.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Hamilton is served primarily by Monroe County School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hamilton, MS	National Avg
School District	Monroe County School District	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	7.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hamilton sees average highs of 52.3°F in January and 90.4°F in July, with 59.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hamilton, MS
Average High — January	52.3°F
Average High — July	90.4°F
Annual Precipitation	59.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Hamilton, MS	National Avg
Population	236	—
Median Age	41.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	12.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	11.9%	22.2%
65 and over	14.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

New Hamilton, MS 2 mi Caledonia, MS 6 mi Columbus AFB, MS 9 mi Aberdeen, MS 10 mi Gattman, MS 14 mi

Hamilton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hamilton, MS affordable or expensive?

Hamilton has a median home value of $127,200 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $30,819.

What is the crime rate in Hamilton, MS?

Hamilton's violent crime rate is 212.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 808.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hamilton?

Public schools in Hamilton are operated by Monroe County School District. The district has several elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1. 7.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hamilton, MS a good place to live?

Hamilton, MS has a population of 236, a median household income of $30,819, and an unemployment rate of 6.5%. 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 52.3°F in January and 90.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.8 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Hamilton?

The population of Hamilton, Mississippi is 236 with a median age of 41.0. 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 $127,200, median household income $30,819, crime index 49 (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.