Hamilton County Summary

Life in Hamilton County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Hamilton County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Hamilton County:

  • The population in Hamilton County is 14,893.

  • The median home value in Hamilton County is $163,139.

  • The median income in Hamilton County is $71,750.

  • The median rent in Hamilton County is $853.

  • The unemployment rate in Hamilton County is 3.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Hamilton County is 8.0%.

  • The average high in Hamilton County is 67.7° and there are 84.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Hamilton County

List Of Cities & Towns in Hamilton County

Webster City, IA Population 7,769

Jewell Junction, IA Population 1,225

Stratford, IA Population 696

Ellsworth, IA Population 525

Stanhope, IA Population 515

Williams, IA Population 330

Blairsburg, IA Population 163

Randall, IA Population 160

Kamrar, IA Population 145

Map Of Hamilton County

Hamilton County, IA Weather

  • The average high in Hamilton County is 67.7°.

  • There are 73.1 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 84.4 inches of rain each year with 10.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:04 hours of sun each day in Hamilton County.

StatHamilton County
Mean High67.7
Nice Days73.1
Rainfall84.4
Snowfall10.8
Sunny Hours5:04
67.7°
Average High
84.4
Inches of Rain

Hamilton County Photos

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Source: Wikipedia User Ann Sullivan-Larson | CC BY-SA 3.0

Hamilton County Demographics

Population over time in Hamilton County

The current population in Hamilton County is 14,893. The population has increased 0.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 15,073 1.1%
2022 14,905 -0.6%
2021 14,997 -

Gender in Hamilton County

  • Hamilton County is 49.4% female with 7,356 female residents.

  • Hamilton County is 50.6% male with 7,537 male residents.

Female
49.4% (7,356)
Male
50.6% (7,537)
Gender Hamilton County IA USA
Female 49.4% 49.9% 50.5%
Male 50.6% 50.1% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Hamilton County

Hamilton County is:

  • 84.2% White with 12,539 White residents.

  • 1.2% African American with 181 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 6 American Indian residents.

  • 1.9% Asian with 285 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 27 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 50 Other residents.

  • 2.5% Two Or More with 367 Two Or More residents.

  • 9.7% Hispanic with 1,438 Hispanic residents.

White
84.2% (12,539)
African American
1.2% (181)
American Indian
0.0% (6)
Asian
1.9% (285)
Hawaiian
0.2% (27)
Other
0.3% (50)
Two Or More
2.5% (367)
Hispanic
9.7% (1,438)

Table: Hamilton County By Race

Race Hamilton County IA USA
White 84.2% 83.1% 58.2%
African American 1.2% 3.8% 12.0%
American Indian 0.0% 0.2% 0.5%
Asian 1.9% 2.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.2% 0.5%
Two Or More 2.5% 3.2% 3.9%
Hispanic 9.7% 7.0% 19.0%

Household Income For Hamilton County, Iowa

  • 5.8% of households in Hamilton County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.5% of households in Hamilton County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.6% of households in Hamilton County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.1% of households in Hamilton County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.4% of households in Hamilton County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.0% of households in Hamilton County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 16.3% of households in Hamilton County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.9% of households in Hamilton County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.7% of households in Hamilton County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.7% of households in Hamilton County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.8% (869)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.5% (523)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.6% (1,124)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.1% (1,051)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.4% (1,704)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.0% (2,527)
$75,000 to $99,999
16.3% (2,433)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.9% (2,807)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.7% (851)
$200,000 or more
6.7% (999)
Income Hamilton County IA USA
Less than $10,000 5.8% 4.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.5% 3.4% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.6% 7.0% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.1% 7.3% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.4% 11.7% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.0% 17.8% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 16.3% 14.1% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.9% 18.4% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.7% 8.4% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 6.7% 8.0% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Hamilton County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Hamilton County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Hamilton County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 32.0% of adults in Hamilton County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Hamilton County completed some college.

  • 15.0% of adults in Hamilton County completed associate's degree.

  • 16.0% of adults in Hamilton County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Hamilton County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Hamilton County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Hamilton County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (297)
9-12th Grade
5% (744)
High School / GED
32% (4,765)
Some College
24% (3,574)
Associate's Degree
15% (2,233)
Bachelor's Degree
16% (2,382)
Master's Degree
5% (744)
Professional Degree
1% (148)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Hamilton County IA USA
< 9th Grade 1% 3% 5%
9-12th Grade 5% 4% 6%
High School / GED 32% 30% 26%
Some College 24% 20% 19%
Associate's Degree 15% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 16% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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