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Hamilton, MT
City in Ravalli County, Montana.
Population
5,101
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,005
ZIP codes
0
Hamilton and its ZIP codes
Hamilton at a glance
- Hamilton is about 261 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 27th among 475 cities and towns in Montana.
- The median household income is $49,204, 32% below the Montana median of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $310,000 (18% below Montana) and median rent is $947 a month.
Local data for Hamilton, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hamilton, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,204
Poverty rate
8.8%
Median home value
$310,000
Median rent
$947/mo
Homeownership
55.7%
Bachelor's or higher
30.8%
Median age
51.8
Average commute
12.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,400), Norwegian Americans (477), Scottish Americans (408).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ravalli County. PPP loans are for Hamilton.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,614
13,744 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,354
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$485M
FY 2026, $10,981 per person
How people get to work
Hamilton, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.0%
- Carpooled14.0%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home3.4%
Average one-way commute: 12.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hamilton, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
735
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
91
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 19°F
13.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone21 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hamilton, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.9%
U.S. 33.3% -2.4 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities near Hamilton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CorvallisCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.6 |
| PinesdaleTown | 6.5 mi | 1.3 |
| Charlos HeightsCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.2 |
| VictorCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| DarbyTown | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| StevensvilleTown | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| ConnerCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.8 |
| FlorenceCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.8 |
| CarltonCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 6.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hamilton, MT in?
- Hamilton is in Ravalli County, Montana.
- What is the population of Hamilton, MT?
- About 5,101 people live in Hamilton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hamilton?
- Nearby places include Corvallis (4.7 mi), Pinesdale (6.5 mi), Charlos Heights (8.4 mi), Victor (11 mi), Darby (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023