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Hamilton

A town of 1,939 people in Indiana
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The places and views that make it Hamilton

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Outdoors in Hamilton

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Conserved land0.1%1 of 1,941 acres
Trails0.0 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves11 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

Pavilion at cold springs1900
From Hamilton’s story

Pavilion at cold springs, 1900

Photo · Library of Congress

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About Hamilton

Town in Indiana, United States
1,529Population
3 sq miArea
902 ftElevation

Hamilton is a town located on the border of Steuben County, Indiana and DeKalb County, Indiana. In Steuben County, it is in Otsego Township, and in DeKalb County it is in Franklin Township. The population was 1,529 at the 2020 census.

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Town numbers

ZIP code46742
Living in Hamilton

Housing in Hamilton

$371K▲ 8.2% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Hamilton home is worth about $371,000, up 8.2% in a year, 43% above the Indiana typical home.

Only 4 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Work & commute in Hamilton

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Most working residents leave Hamilton for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Angola (14%), Fort Wayne (14%) and Auburn (7%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

Angola
14%
Fort Wayne
14%
Auburn
7%
Elkhart
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Hamilton →

Health in Hamilton

C

Health Grade C

Healthier than 35% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Indiana

9better than IN·8worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.

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What stands out

Care nearby

Cameron HealthAngola · 7.7 mi · ER · rural critical access
Bowen Center AngolaAngola · 9.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Hamilton · CMS · HRSAHealth in Hamilton →

Natural hazards in Hamilton

20
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 20% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Hamilton →

Climate in Hamilton

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Hamilton has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 39 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

34° / 20°Winter
59° / 38°Spring
81° / 59°Summer
62° / 42°Fall
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Nearest: Carnegie Public Library of Steuben CountyAngola · 7.6 miles · 54 hrs a week

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