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Marion County

Population in July 2008: 137. Population change since 2000: -4.9%
 

Males: 73  (53.5%)
Females: 64  (46.5%)

Median resident age:  35.5 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip code: 50116


Estimated median household income in 2007: $47,529 (it was $37,083 in 2000)
Hamilton:  $47,529
Iowa:  $47,292

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $57,751
Hamilton:  $57,751
Iowa:  $24,566

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $45,642 (it was $30,800 in 2000)
Hamilton:  $45,642
Iowa:  $117,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $58,080; Detached houses: $70,302; Mobile homes: $17,500

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Races in Hamilton:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.9%)
  • Black (0.7%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)
  • Two or more races (0.7%)

2008 cost of living index in Hamilton: 64.9 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Dutch (19.4%), German (17.4%), United States (17.4%), Irish (12.5%), French (8.3%), English (7.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 04/11/1900

Elevation: 902 feet

Land area: 0.54 square miles.

Population density: 253 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Hamilton

  • High school or higher: 76.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 11.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 36.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Hamilton city

  • Never married: 29.7%
  • Now married: 49.5%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 8.1%
  • Divorced: 10.8%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Iowa:  3.1%


According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Hamilton, Iowa in May 2009.
The ratio of number of residents in Hamilton to the number of sex offenders is 69 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Hamilton:  0.9% ($275)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (47.2 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (161.9 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (274.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Bussey, IA (1.6 miles ), Marysville, IA (1.6 miles) , Lovilia, IA (1.6 miles ), Harvey, IA (3.2 miles ), Albia, IA (3.4 miles ), Leighton, IA (3.6 miles) , Beacon, IA (3.7 miles ), Eddyville, IA (3.7 miles ).

Latitude: 41.17 N, Longitude: 92.90 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 641

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Population change in the 1990s: +29 (+25.2%).


Most common industries for males (%):



  • Metal and metal products (25%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (9%)
  • Repair and maintenance (9%)
  • Mining (6%)
  • Construction (6%)
  • Wood products (6%)
  • Plastics and rubber products (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Metal and metal products (50%)
  • Food and beverage stores (23%)
  • Health care (14%)
  • Social assistance (9%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Metal workers and plastic workers (28%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (22%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Carpenters (6%)
  • Construction laborers (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Assemblers and fabricators (23%)
  • Top executives (14%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (9%)
  • Child care workers (9%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9%)



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Hamilton-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 131% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/20/1959, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 20.8 miles away from the Hamilton city center injured 5 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/10/1953, a category 4 tornado 23.8 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Hamilton:
  • MONROE COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 12 miles; ALBIA, IA)
  • KNOXVILLE AREA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; KNOXVILLE, IA)
  • MAHASKA COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; OSKALOOSA, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Hamilton, IA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Hamilton:
  • INDIAN HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 28 miles; OTTUMWA, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,744)
  • DES MOINES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 53 miles; ANKENY, IA; FT enrollment: 6,959)
  • DRAKE UNIVERSITY (about 54 miles; DES MOINES, IA; FT enrollment: 4,227)
  • GRACELAND UNIVERSITY-LAMONI (about 66 miles; LAMONI, IA; FT enrollment: 2,026)
  • IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 67 miles; AMES, IA; FT enrollment: 24,473)
  • TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 71 miles; KIRKSVILLE, MO; FT enrollment: 5,922)
  • UNIVERSITY OF IOWA (about 81 miles; IOWA CITY, IA; FT enrollment: 24,766)

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Average household size:
This city:  2.7 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  69.8%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.8%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  10.5%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  6.8%
Whole state:  3.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Hamilton, IA



Hamilton compared to Iowa state average:
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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School Enrollment by Level of School


Hamilton travel time to work
Hamilton mode of transportation to work chart


2004 Presidential Election results in Marion County Iowa:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (53%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (25%)
  • Electricity (13%)
  • Wood (6%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (4%)


Religion statistics for Hamilton

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 56.71%
Here56.7%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameReformed Church in AmericaChristian Reformed Church in North AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchAmerican Baptist Churches in the USA
Adherents23.6%17.5%14.3%10.6%5.7%
Congregations9.5%11.1%20.6%4.8%3.2%
NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaChristian Churches and Churches of ChristChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Lutheran ChurchOther
Adherents4.7%4.3%4.2%3.5%11.6%
Congregations3.2%6.3%4.8%4.8%31.7%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$289
Totals for Government 0$0 6$289



Hamilton government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $4,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $11,000
    Regular Highways: $5,000
    General - Other: $4,000
    Fire Protection: $1,000
    General Public Buildings: $1,000
    Central Staff Services: $1,000
    Financial Administration: $1,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $64,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $59,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $5,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $98,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $22,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $12,000
    General Support: $1,000
  • Tax - Property: $8,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $2,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $3,000

6.34% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($41,503 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.34%
Iowa average:  6.30%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Polk County, IA  0.87% ($39,895 average AGI)
from Mahaska County, IA  0.44% ($36,887)
from Jasper County, IA  0.43% ($42,538)


6.11% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($40,851 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.11%
Iowa average:  6.47%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Polk County, IA  1.58% ($40,674 average AGI)
to Jasper County, IA  0.39% ($37,128)
to Mahaska County, IA  0.38% ($33,130)


Strongest AM radio stations in Hamilton:
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRNT (1350 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KLBA (1370 AM; 1 kW; ALBIA, IA; Owner: H & H BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KNIA (1320 AM; 1 kW; KNOXVILLE, IA; Owner: M AND H BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXNO (1460 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Hamilton:
  • KKSI (101.5 FM; EDDYVILLE, IA; Owner: O-TOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KLBA-FM (96.7 FM; ALBIA, IA; Owner: H & H BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KBOE-FM (104.9 FM; OSKALOOSA, IA; Owner: JOMAST CORPORATION)
  • KRLS (92.1 FM; KNOXVILLE, IA; Owner: M AND H BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KAZR (103.3 FM; PELLA, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KCWN (99.9 FM; NEW SHARON, IA; Owner: CROWN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMXD (100.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KIOA (93.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KGGO (94.9 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KELR-FM (105.3 FM; CHARITON, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMGO (98.7 FM; CENTERVILLE, IA; Owner: KMGO, INC.)
  • KOTM-FM (97.7 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTWA (92.7 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Hamilton:
  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • K55GS (Channel 55; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K51FJ (Channel 51; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K49DX (Channel 49; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K45EE (Channel 45; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K10OO (Channel 10; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: RICHARD P. JACKSON, JR.)
  • K65GA (Channel 65; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K31ED (Channel 31; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K53FC (Channel 53; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K58ER (Channel 58; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K21EM (Channel 21; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K42AM (Channel 42; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • PETER M CONNOLLY, 2260 Hwy 5, Type: Tower, Structure height: 74.6 m, Overall height: 79.2 m
    Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Ste 100, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 862-5989, Email:



Hamilton on our top lists:
  • #6 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000"
  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000"

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