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Hamilton, MO

City in Caldwell County, Missouri.

Population

1,755

Land area

1.5sq mi

People per sq mi

1,195

ZIP codes

0

Hamilton and its ZIP codes

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Hamilton at a glance

  • Hamilton is about 13 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $65,213 a year, 8% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $165,700 (28% below Missouri) and median rent is $685 a month.

Local data for Hamilton, MO

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Hamilton, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$65,213

Poverty rate

6.0%

Median home value

$165,700

Median rent

$685/mo

Homeownership

57.6%

Bachelor's or higher

28.1%

Median age

36.1

Average commute

24.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (257), Irish Americans (138), Scottish Americans (64).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Caldwell County. PPP loans are for Hamilton.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.8%

Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$43,131

1,885 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$48,766

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$63M

FY 2026, $7,146 per person

Caldwell County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Hamilton, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone75.2%
  • Carpooled8.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
  • Worked from home11.6%

Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Hamilton, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

265

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

1

0.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 16°F

39.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Hamilton, MO, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.3%

U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts

Diabetes

12.2%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

16.6%

U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.5%

U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts

Cities near Hamilton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
KidderCity6.2 mi0.4
KingstonCity7.1 mi0.5
BreckenridgeCity11 mi0.5
AltamontVillage11 mi0.3
WinstonVillage12 mi0.3
GallatinCity12 mi2.7
CameronCity12 mi6.9
CowgillCity13 mi0.2
PoloCity13 mi0.6
Lake VikingCensus-designated place14 mi7.9
Lock SpringsVillage14 mi0.1
MooresvilleVillage15 mi0.2
BraymerCity15 mi0.6
LudlowTown17 mi0.2
WeatherbyTown17 mi0.1
ElmiraVillage18 mi0.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Hamilton, MO in?
Hamilton is in Caldwell County, Missouri.
What is the population of Hamilton, MO?
About 1,755 people live in Hamilton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Hamilton?
Nearby places include Kidder (6.2 mi), Kingston (7.1 mi), Breckenridge (11 mi), Altamont (11 mi), Winston (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023