Hamilton, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 126 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -12.5%
 
Males: 63  (50.0%)
Females: 63  (50.0%)
Median resident age:

29.9 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 50116

Estimated median household income in 2022: $65,327 (it was $37,083 in 2000)
Hamilton:

$65,327
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $23,472 (it was $42,935 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-714,390,601 (it was $30,800 in 2000)
Hamilton $-714,390,601
IA $194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $144,551; detached houses: $128,821; mobile homes: $154,047
March 2022 cost of living index in Hamilton: -9285.9 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.1%

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  • Races in Hamilton, IA (2022)
    • 7692.7%White alone
    • 67.3%Two or more races



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Hamilton, Iowa as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Hamilton is 57 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (62.9%), German (14.3%), American (8.6%), Irish (5.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 04/11/1900

Elevation: 902 feet

Land area: 0.54 square miles.

Population density: 233 people per square mile   (very low).

Hamilton, Iowa map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,353 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $407 (1.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (47.2 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (161.9 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (274.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Bussey, IA (1.6 miles ),
Marysville, IA (1.6 miles),
Lovilia, IA (1.6 miles ),
Harvey, IA (3.2 miles ),
Albia, IA (3.4 miles ),
Leighton, IA (3.6 miles),
Beacon, IA (3.7 miles ),
Eddyville, IA (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 41.17 N, Longitude: 92.90 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 641

Distribution of median household income in Hamilton, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Hamilton, IA in 2022

Hamilton satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.8%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +29 (+25.2%).
Most common industries in Hamilton, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (35.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.3%)
  • Health care (9.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.6%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.6%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (3.7%)
  • Construction (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (25.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.4%)
  • Repair & maintenance (9.4%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (6.2%)
  • Construction (6.2%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (6.2%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (6.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (50.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (22.7%)
  • Health care (13.6%)
  • Social assistance (9.1%)
  • Educational services (4.5%)
Most common occupations in Hamilton, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (20.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (16.7%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (9.3%)
  • Top executives (5.6%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (28.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (21.9%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (9.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.2%)
  • Carpenters (6.2%)
  • Construction laborers (6.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (22.7%)
  • Top executives (13.6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (9.1%)
  • Child care workers (9.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (9.1%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (9.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.1%)

Average climate in Hamilton, Iowa

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Tornado activity:

Hamilton-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 71% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/20/1959, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 20.8 miles away from the Hamilton city center injured 5 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/10/1953, a category F4 tornado 23.8 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Hamilton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 219% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 393.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 326.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 326.2 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 311.6 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 442.6 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 330.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Marion County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 5, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hamilton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Hamilton:

  • MONROE COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 11 miles away; ALBIA, IA)
  • SOUTHERN IA HOME HEALTH CARE LLC (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; ALBIA, IA)
  • MONROE COUNTY PHNS (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; ALBIA, IA)
  • OAKWOOD NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; ALBIA, IA)
  • GRACE HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; KNOXVILLE, IA)
  • KNOXVILLE HOSPITAL & CLINICS Critical Access Hospitals (about 15 miles away; KNOXVILLE, IA)
  • QUALITY HOME CARE PROFESSIONAL (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; KNOXVILLE, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Hamilton:

  • Indian Hills Community College (about 28 miles; Ottumwa, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,034)
  • Drake University (about 50 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 53 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Truman State University (about 71 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,553)
  • Iowa State University (about 71 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • University of Iowa (about 79 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,735)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 83 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 11,503)

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Marion County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.6 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

73.5%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

8.2%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Hamilton:

Marital status in Hamilton, IA
  • Never married: 18.5%
  • Now married: 47.6%
  • Separated: 8.4%
  • Widowed: 9.5%
  • Divorced: 16.0%

For population 25 years and over in Hamilton:

  • High school or higher: 93.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 11.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 36.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.1
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Hamilton, IA (based on Marion County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant11,74927
Evangelical Protestant5,53337
Catholic2,3683
Other3743
Orthodox401
None13,245-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
Here:

1.85 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Marion County:

0.31 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Marion County:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 21
Marion County:

6.46 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 17
This county:

5.23 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.6%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.8%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Marion County:

12.3%
Iowa:

14.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,502
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$1,878
Totals for Government 0$0 9$3,380

Hamilton government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $30,000 ($238.10)
    General - Other: $4,000 ($31.75)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $4,000 ($31.75)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($23.81)
    General Public Buildings: $2,000 ($15.87)
    Financial Administration: $2,000 ($15.87)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $5,000 ($39.68)

Hamilton government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $3,000 ($23.81)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $10,000 ($79.37)
  • Tax - Property: $15,000 ($119.05)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $11,000 ($87.30)

Hamilton government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $67,000 ($531.75)

Strongest AM radio stations in Hamilton:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRNT (1350 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KLBA (1370 AM; 0 kW; ALBIA, IA; Owner: H & H BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KNIA (1320 AM; 0 kW; KNOXVILLE, IA; Owner: M AND H BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXNO (1460 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Hamilton:

  • KKSI (101.5 FM; EDDYVILLE, IA; Owner: O-TOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KLBA-FM (96.7 FM; ALBIA, IA; Owner: H & H BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KBOE-FM (104.9 FM; OSKALOOSA, IA; Owner: JOMAST CORPORATION)
  • KRLS (92.1 FM; KNOXVILLE, IA; Owner: M AND H BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KAZR (103.3 FM; PELLA, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KCWN (99.9 FM; NEW SHARON, IA; Owner: CROWN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMXD (100.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KIOA (93.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KGGO (94.9 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KELR-FM (105.3 FM; CHARITON, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMGO (98.7 FM; CENTERVILLE, IA; Owner: KMGO, INC.)
  • KOTM-FM (97.7 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTWA (92.7 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Hamilton:

  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • K55GS (Channel 55; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K51FJ (Channel 51; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K49DX (Channel 49; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K45EE (Channel 45; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K10OO (Channel 10; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: RICHARD P. JACKSON, JR.)
  • K65GA (Channel 65; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K31ED (Channel 31; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K53FC (Channel 53; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K58ER (Channel 58; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K21EM (Channel 21; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K42AM (Channel 42; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)

Hamilton fatal accident list:

Sep 30, 2004 00:43 AM, Sr-5, Lat: 41.165112, Lon: -92.912335, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 10ft / 3.1mTotal length
  • 265Total average daily traffic
  • 265Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

5
  • PETER M CONNOLLY, 2260 Hwy 5 (Lat: 41.194778 Lon: -92.941278), Type: 79.2, Overall height: 74.6 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, Pconnoll@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989

  • PETER M CONNOLLY, 2260 Hwy 5 (Lat: 41.194778 Lon: -92.941278), Type: 79.2, Overall height: 74.6 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, Pconnoll@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989

  • Cayla Gamble, 2260 Hwy 5 (Lat: 41.194778 Lon: -92.941278), Type: 79.2, Structure height: 19125 m, Overall height: 74.6 m, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, Gwerner@wbklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 383-3420

  • Cayla Gamble, 2260 Ia-5 (Lat: 41.194778 Lon: -92.941278), Type: 79.2, Structure height: 19125 m, Overall height: 74.7 m, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, Gwerner@wbklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 383-3420

  • Cayla Gamble, 2260 Ia-5 (Lat: 41.194778 Lon: -92.941278), Type: 79.2, Structure height: 19125 m, Overall height: 74.7 m, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, Gwerner@wbklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 383-3420


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Hamilton, IA
  • 40.0%Utility gas
  • 33.3%Electricity
  • 26.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Hamilton, IA
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Hamilton compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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