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Hamilton’s story
Hamilton in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
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A town of 127. Nearly 3.8% of it is conserved land.
Population
127
residents
Median home value
$250K
Census ACS
Household income
$149K
median
Median age
42.8
years
Jobs based here
3
A commuter town
What makes Hamilton stand out
The thing Hamilton does most differently from other towns.
Small town
127 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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Hamilton’s report card
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Residents weigh in
Hamilton is #429 of 431 in IL for “Most new homes”. Fair?
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Weather
Forecast →70°
Fog/Mist
H 72° · L 50°
Local news
All →- 2026 Ohio Tournament of ChampionsFloWrestling · Sep 29
- Illini West vs Hamilton - Boys Freshman Football 08/22/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Aug 22
- Brewers activate Hamilton from IL, reassign ShewmakeESPN · Jul 24
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hamilton. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
3.8% of Hamilton is conserved land
1.7 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
3.8%conserved
3.8%
conserved · 872 of 22,728 acres
1.7 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
#89
most conserved land in IL
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Green River State Wildlife Area | 1.5 mi | 863 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Hamilton
Most working residents leave Hamilton for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Dixon (14%), Rock Falls (5%) and Sterling (5%). Half commute less than 35 miles.
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Hamilton0%
Dixon14%
Rock Falls5%
Sterling5%
Rockford5%
35 mi
median commute distance
3
jobs based in Hamilton
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Hamilton has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 36 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
36″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter17–33°
Spring39–61°
Summer61–83°
Fall41–63°
Oct 14
typical first frost
Apr 24
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 49% of U.S. communities.
49risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Health
Healthier than 49% of U.S. towns
Hamilton beats the Illinois average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
B−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Illinois
6 better18 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Hamilton | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10% | 13.2% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.7% | 9.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.5% | 7.6% |
Cgh Medical Center
13.5 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
41st
percentile among IL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Hamilton for work
Where Hamilton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
3jobs based in Hamilton
0%of working residents work in town
35 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Hamilton
3 notable people were born in Hamilton.
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