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Who Gets Benefits in Hamilton, MT
Households that received SNAP, SSI, Social Security or cash public assistance in the last 12 months. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households getting SNAP
- 10.6%
- Montana 7.8%
- Households getting SSI
- 2.7%
- Montana 4.0%
- With Social Security income
- 47.3%
- Montana 34.7%
- With cash public assistance
- 4.1%
- Montana 2.4%
Hamilton has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)29210.6%
- Social Security income1,30047.3%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)742.7%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)1144.1%
See eligibility rules and how to apply: SNAP, SSI, Social Security COLA.
How it compares
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| Area | Households getting SNAP | SSI | Social Security | Cash assistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton, MT | 10.6% | 2.7% | 47.3% | 4.1% |
| Ravalli County | 6.5% | 3.5% | 45.0% | 2.2% |
| Montana | 7.8% | 4.0% | 34.7% | 2.4% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Hamilton, MT?
- 10.6% of households in Hamilton, MT received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 47.3% had Social Security income.
- How does Hamilton compare with Montana?
- The households getting snap in Hamilton is 10.6%, compared with 7.8% for Montana as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates
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