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Hamilton, IL


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Hamilton, Illinois

Hamilton, Illinois, in Hancock county, is 87 miles SW of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 134 miles NW of St. Louis, Missouri. There are 3,029 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Hamilton

In Hamilton, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hamilton had a median family income of $48,935.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Hamilton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Hamilton that were owner-occupied was 82%.

Commuting

In Hamilton, 94% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about Hamilton is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Hamilton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Hamilton Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Hamilton Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Hamilton Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Hamilton, IL

Comparing Hamilton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women97
Well-Paid Single Men86
Age of the Population89
Senior Citizens78
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Racial Diversity45
Children Under 5 Years Old21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income86
People Above Poverty86
People in Middle Class or Better85
College Educated Adults66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home78
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents78
Housing Recently Built67
People Living Alone66
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

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