Hamilton

Hamilton, Ohio Overview

Hamilton scores 44.5/100 overall (D), ranking #11 of 20 cities in Ohio — below the state composite of 49.1. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 75/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 10/100.

Income & Employment in Hamilton

The median household income in Hamilton is $54,293, 15% below the statewide median of $63,715. The local unemployment rate of 4.5% is higher than the state’s 4.1%. Population grew 0.7% recently.

Safety in Hamilton

Hamilton reports 298.2 violent crimes per 100,000, roughly in line with the statewide rate of 303 per 100,000. The property crime rate is 2004.6 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Hamilton

The median home value is $152,300. Median monthly rent is $974. Renters spend 21.5% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Hamilton

The adult obesity rate in Hamilton is 43.9%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. Diabetes prevalence is elevated at 14.8%. Residents report an average of 20.5 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Ohio ranks #37 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Hamilton

Hamilton has a high school graduation rate of 84.7%. The student-teacher ratio is 18.1:1. Per-pupil spending is $13,552. The city has 22 public schools serving 13,364 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Hamilton

The annual average temperature in Hamilton is 54.9°F. Summers average 72.5°F. Winters average 38.6°F. Annual precipitation is 39.6 inches.

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