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Hamilton, MT


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Hamilton, Montana

Hamilton, Montana, in Ravalli county, is 44 miles S of Missoula, Montana (center to center) and 397 miles E of Seattle, Washington. There are 3,705 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Hamilton

In Hamilton, about 44% of adults are married. In Hamilton, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in Hamilton. There are a lot of senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hamilton had a median family income of $30,665. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Hamilton.

Political Inclinations

Hamilton folks tended to give their money ($2,200) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Hamilton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Hamilton that were owner-occupied was 49%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city.

Commuting

In Hamilton, 86% of commuters drive to work. Hamilton offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyHamilton Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyHamilton Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 11%Hamilton Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Hamilton College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Hamilton, MT

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Women68
Racial Diversity69
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Well-Paid Single Men43
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
People Above Poverty33
Median Family Income22
People in Middle Class or Better22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times108
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home85
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Housing Recently Built78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing63
Affordability of Rents53
Affordability of Property Taxes43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime11
Low Property Crime11

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