Hamilton, OH

Hamilton, Ohio

Introduction to Hamilton, Ohio

Hamilton, Ohio, in Butler county, is 17 miles N of Cincinnati, Ohio. The municipality is situated in southwestern Ohio. The city is recognized for its support of the arts and features a a wide variety of sculpture in the downtown area. It was labeled "The City of Sculpture" by an Ohio governor. Hamilton includes high-tech manufacturing facilities.

Hamilton History

In 1794 the area was known as Fairfield. Later, an army post was established named Fort Hamilton. It was incorporated as Hamilton in 1810 but lost its status in 1815 due to not holding elections. The community was reincorporated in 1827 and became a city in 1857. In the early days the city attracted a large number of German immigrants and their influence was noticeable in culture, food and architecture. Manufacturing, the paper industry and iron works, were flourishing during the early and mid-20th century.

Hamilton was severely damaged during the Great Dayton Flood of 1913. In the 1920's numerous gangsters from Chicago also had second homes in the municipality which caused Hamilton to be known as "Little Chicago." During World War II the city included numerous gambling and prostitution establishments which caused the military to declare that military personnel were not allowed to enter the city. During World War II supplies for the war were manufactured in the town.

Hamilton Attractions

• The Butler County Courthouse features impressive architecture and is included in the National Register of Historic Places.
• The city includes numerous Victorian homes.
• Hamilton Fairfield Symphony Orchestra.
• Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum.
• Great Miami River Days includes drag boat races, water ski shows and various rides and games.
• Hamilton Ohio Scale Auto Raceway.
• Tri-State Dragway.
• Butler County Museum is an Italianate-style residence.
• The Hamilton Historic District Walking Tour features three notable historic districts.
• Heritage Hall.
• Lane Hooven House is an attractive Victorian Gothic home.
• Monument Cabin is an historic structure.
• Butler County Soldiers, Sailors & Pioneers Monument.
• Fitton Center for Creative Arts.
• Hamilton Summer Park Concert Series.

Hamilton Activities

The residents enjoy the beautiful parks for outdoor activities. Some of the parks are situated in dense forests and other wooded settings. Crawford Woods, Sanders Park, Miami Woods, Joyce Park and Milkin Woods include scenic walking paths. The paved paths along the banks of the scenic Great Miami River are popular for walking and bicycle riding. The local ice rink is popular for hockey and skating.

Golf enthusiasts play at the numerous quality courses in the area. Residents enjoy the activities and professional sports events located in nearby Cincinnati. The nearby Kings Island amusement and recreational center and the Beach Waterpark are enjoyed by families. The Campbell Gard situated on the Great Miami River features rolling meadows and a scenic forest area.

Hamilton Higher Education

The city is home to Miami University Hamilton.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 9%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Hamilton, OH

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Hamilton Almanac

Hamilton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Hamilton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Hamilton, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Hamilton Public Libraries

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Hamilton Hospitals

BUTLER COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
(Proprietary)
3125 HAMILTON MASON ROAD
(513) 454-1426
Emergency Service: No

FORT HAMILTON HUGHES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
630 EATON AVENUE
(513) 867-2000
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Hamilton

Hamilton High Schools (2004)

HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL
1165 EATON AVE
513-868-7700
Serves 2,073 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.9

ROSS HIGH SCHOOL
3425 HAMILTON CLEVES RD
513-863-1252
Serves 848 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.4

NEW MIAMI JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
600 SEVEN MILE AVE
513-863-4917
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 403 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

D RUSSEL LEE CAREER-TECHNOLOGY CENTER
3603 HAMILTON MIDDLETOWN RD
513-868-6300
A Vocational School

Hamilton Colleges

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Butler Tech-D Russel Lee Career Center

Miami University-Hamilton

(List of All Ohio Colleges)

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