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Hamilton

A township of 545 people in Jackson County, Ohio
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails2.2 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map

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About Hamilton

Township in Ohio, US
545Population
25.5 sq miArea
696 ftElevation

Hamilton Township is one of the twelve townships of Jackson County, Ohio, United States. At the 2020 census, 545 people lived in the township.

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Living in Hamilton

Work & commute in Hamilton

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Most working residents leave Hamilton for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Jackson (19%), Wellston (8%) and Columbus (5%). Half commute less than 18 miles.

Jackson
19%
Wellston
8%
Columbus
5%
Franklin
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Hamilton →

Health in Hamilton

D−

Health Grade D−

Healthier than 4% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Ohio

13worse than OH

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Holzer Medical Center JacksonJackson · 10.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Jackson Family Health CenterJackson · 10.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 45656, 45640, 45682 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Hamilton →

Natural hazards in Hamilton

19
Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 19% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌡️ Heat waves🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Hamilton →

Climate in Hamilton

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Hamilton has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

43° / 25°Winter
65° / 41°Spring
84° / 62°Summer
67° / 44°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Hamilton →

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Nearest: South Webster Branch LibrarySouth Webster · 4.9 miles · 41 hrs a week
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