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
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

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

Relatively Low

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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