Hamilton County, IA

Living in Hamilton County

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Bikeability 21
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Walkability 46
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Commute 84
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Public Transit 16
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Affordability 92
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 26
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Hospitals 84
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Colleges 65
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Schools 93
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Residents

15k Population -877 (2010–19)
43  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
24% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
66% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black1%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate32%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$61k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector68%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office21%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$106k Median Home Value +$16k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$554 Median Monthly Rent +$127 (2010–19)
63% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier36%

Home Value

Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas24%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas61%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Hamilton County

United States45
Iowa35

Property Crime in Hamilton County

United States48
Iowa43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump58%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 17 1 7
Feb 22 1 6
Mar 34 2 4
Apr 47 4 2
May 59 5 0
Jun 69 6 0
Jul 73 5 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 62 3 0
Oct 50 3 0
Nov 35 2 3
Dec 21 2 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hamilton County

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding36
Tornado22
Blizzard8
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Hamilton County, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Hamilton County, IA

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Sacred Heart School
24 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Hamilton County, IA

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Iowa State University
25 miles, S
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Grand View University
53 miles, S
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Drake University
55 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Hamilton County, IA

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Boone County Hospital
25 miles, S

Airports

Airports near Hamilton County, IA

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