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Hamilton

A township of 427 people in Gratiot County, Michigan
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Conserved land46%10,185 of 22,179 acres
Trails14 mi0.4 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1named on the map

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About Hamilton

Civil township in Michigan, United States
427Population
34.9 sq miArea
679 ftElevation

Hamilton Township is a civil township of Gratiot County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 427.

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Work & commute in Hamilton

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Most working residents leave Hamilton for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Ithaca (13%), St. Johns (7%) and Alma (5%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

Ithaca
13%
St. Johns
7%
Alma
5%
Elba
5%
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Hamilton →

Health in Hamilton

D

Health Grade D

Healthier than 10% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 34% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Michigan

7worse than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Mymichigan Medical Center AlmaAlma · 15.8 mi · ER
Great Lakes Bay Health Centers Shiawassee (Closing)Owosso · 22.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 48847, 48806, 48662 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Hamilton →

Natural hazards in Hamilton

61
High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% 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 16°, and about 39 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

33° / 19°Winter
57° / 36°Spring
81° / 58°Summer
60° / 41°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Hamilton →

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Nearest: Ashley District LibraryAshley · 4.7 miles · 36 hrs a week
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