Hamilton County , Iowa
Population: 14,893 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $71,750 Home $132,300 Rent $853/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 14,893 residents, Hamilton County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Iowa and neighboring counties alike.
$71,750
Median Income
household
$132,300
Home Value
median
$853/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $71,750 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,075 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.0% |
| Median Home Value | $132,300 |
| Median Gross Rent | $853/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 73.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.2% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 14,893 |
| Median Age | 42.2 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 22.0% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
36.6%
Obesity
12.1%
Diabetes
15.2%
Smoking
36.9%
High Blood Pressure
25.6%
No Physical Activity
20.9%
Depression
32.0%
Insufficient Sleep
79.4%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 42.9 · 43th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
64.79
🌀 Hurricane
18.86
🔥 Wildfire
13.49
❄️ Winter Storm
66.10
🌍 Earthquake
17.08
☀️ Drought
96.28
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