Hamilton County , Texas
Population: 8,320 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $55,339 Home $124,800 Rent $847/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 8,320 residents, Hamilton County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Texas and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Hamilton County in the bottom 13% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.
$55,339
Median Income
household
$124,800
Home Value
median
$847/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $55,339 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,865 |
| Poverty Rate | 18.4% |
| Median Home Value | $124,800 |
| Median Gross Rent | $847/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 77.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.6% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 8,320 |
| Median Age | 43.8 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 24.3% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
36.1%
Obesity
11.0%
Diabetes
16.0%
Smoking
41.3%
High Blood Pressure
30.0%
No Physical Activity
23.2%
Depression
40.1%
Insufficient Sleep
76.8%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 12.8 · 13th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
46.60
🌀 Hurricane
46.85
🔥 Wildfire
84.86
❄️ Winter Storm
32.05
🌍 Earthquake
10.75
☀️ Drought
50.29
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