HamiltonMI
A town of 408. Nearly 45.9% of it is conserved land.
What makes Hamilton stand out
The 2 things Hamilton does most differently from other towns.
408 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Hamilton’s report card
Now in Hamilton
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hamilton. Another town gets a different order.
Nearly a third of Hamilton is conserved land
14 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Gratiot - Saginaw State Game Area | 12.2 mi | 9,838 |
Healthier than 10% of U.S. towns
Hamilton beats the Michigan average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7.
| What stands out | Hamilton | MI |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 14.6% | 10.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.5% | 8.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.9% | 7% |
Most working residents commute out of Hamilton
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.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
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.
Typical low → high °F
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities.
100% of working residents leave Hamilton for work
Where Hamilton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
About Hamilton
Civil township in Michigan, United States
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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- Population
- 427
- Area
- 35 sq mi
- Elevation
- 679 ft