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Hamilton, IL
City in Hancock County, Illinois.
Population
2,714
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
762
ZIP codes
0
Hamilton and its ZIP codes
Hamilton at a glance
- Hamilton is about 3.3 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,895, 32% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,100 (57% below Illinois) and median rent is $941 a month.
Local data for Hamilton, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hamilton, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,895
Poverty rate
14.2%
Median home value
$114,100
Median rent
$941/mo
Homeownership
67.2%
Bachelor's or higher
24.2%
Median age
39.9
Average commute
24.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (881), Irish Americans (385), Dutch Americans (89).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hancock County. PPP loans are for Hamilton.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,353
4,257 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,715
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$136M
FY 2026, $7,713 per person
How people get to work
Hamilton, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.4%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home10.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hamilton, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
627
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
48
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 17°F
39.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hamilton, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Hamilton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Keokuk, IACity | 2.8 mi | 9.1 |
| WarsawCity | 4.8 mi | 6.5 |
| Sandusky, IACensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.4 |
| ElvastonVillage | 5.3 mi | 0.8 |
| Mooar, IACensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 2.6 |
| Alexandria, MOCity | 6.2 mi | 0.4 |
| BascoVillage | 9.1 mi | 0.2 |
| Montrose, IACity | 9.7 mi | 1.2 |
| NauvooCity | 11 mi | 3.4 |
| FerrisVillage | 11 mi | 2 |
| CarthageCity | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| St. Francisville, MOCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| Wayland, MOCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| West PointVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| BentleyTown | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Argyle, IACensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hamilton, IL in?
- Hamilton is in Hancock County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Hamilton, IL?
- About 2,714 people live in Hamilton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hamilton?
- Nearby places include Keokuk, IA (2.8 mi), Warsaw (4.8 mi), Sandusky, IA (4.9 mi), Elvaston (5.3 mi), Mooar, IA (5.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023