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Hamilton, MO

Hamilton, MO.

Population: 2,923 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Hamilton, MO is $233,954 — up 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $262,500 after a median 21 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$233,954

Typical home value

+3.0%

1-year change

21

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$233,954
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
+16.7%
5-year appreciation
+29.7%
10-year appreciation
+111.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$238,908
House Price Index (state)
416.7 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$262,500
Median list price
$279,500
Median price per sqft
$119
1-year sale-price change
+41.1%
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
14
Sale-to-list ratio
89.7%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+2.6%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,257/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,366/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,546/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,020/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,419/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
9.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
HAMILTON R-II, NEW YORK R-IV
Schools include
HAMILTON ELEM., PENNEY HIGH, HAMILTON MIDDLE, NEW YORK ELEM.

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 50% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
73.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.9 in
Annual snowfall
7.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,301
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,937

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Cliff Scott Airport (1 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
12
Hospitals include
CAMERON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, SAINT LUKES NORTH HOSPITAL, NKC HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+57 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1971
Housing built before 1970
48.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,393
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
40.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,238
Average weekly wage
$891
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Finance & Insurance, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
8

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

HamiltonState medianUS median
Typical home value$233,954$246,773$288,527
Median sale price$262,500$249,900$325,000
Median days on market21 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,393$1,136$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Hamilton, MO?
$233,954.
What is the median sale price in Hamilton, MO?
$262,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Hamilton, MO?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in Hamilton, MO?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,546/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hamilton, MO?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought.
What is the wildfire risk in Hamilton, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 50% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hamilton, MO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hamilton, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hamilton, MO?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Hamilton, MO walkable?
Walkability index: 4.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Hamilton, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 90.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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