HamiltonOH
A town of 2,050. Healthier than 96% of U.S. towns.
What makes Hamilton stand out
The 2 things Hamilton does most differently from other towns.
Hamilton’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- U.S. Senate Candidate Sherrod Brown (D-OH) Speaks to Reporters in Hamilton, OHC-SPAN · Sep 22
- Sun, 8/30 - Hamilton, OH vs. Tokyo, Japan 8/30/26 - Stream the Game LiveESPN · Aug 30
- Hamilton West Side defeats New England to advance in LLWS | PhotosCincinnati Enquirer · Aug 22
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hamilton. Another town gets a different order.
Healthier than 4% of U.S. towns
Hamilton beats the Ohio average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 23.
| What stands out | Hamilton | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 13.8% | 16.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.6% | 8% |
Nearly a third of Hamilton is conserved land
16 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Hamilton has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 7 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Most working residents commute out of Hamilton
Most working residents leave Hamilton for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Ironton (18%), Ashland (12%) and Huntington (5%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
Where working residents work
Hamilton’s public schools outperform 48% of Ohio districts
The public schools Hamilton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 52% of Ohio’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ironton Elementary School | PK–5 | 600 | B+ |
| Ironton Middle School | 6–8 | 299 | B |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities.
About Hamilton
Township in Ohio, US
Hamilton Township is one of the fourteen townships of Lawrence County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 1,648.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,648
- Area
- 12 sq mi
- Elevation
- 597 ft
Hamilton’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Hamilton.