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Caldwell County

Population in July 2008: 1,784. Population change since 2000: -1.6%
 

Males: 819  (45.9%)
Females: 965  (54.1%)

Median resident age:  37.8 years
Missouri median age:  36.1 years

Zip codes: 64644.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $32,886 (it was $25,972 in 2000)
Hamilton:  $32,886
Missouri:  $45,114

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $18,509
Hamilton:  $18,509
Missouri:  $23,915

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $88,588 (it was $54,700 in 2000)
Hamilton:  $88,588
Missouri:  $138,600

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $105,271; Detached houses: $100,070; Townhouses or other attached units: $470,282; In 2-unit structures: $119,990; Mobile homes: $27,237; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $22,500

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Races in Hamilton:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.3%)
  • Two or more races (1.1%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)

2008 cost of living index in Hamilton: 76.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (18.6%), United States (14.6%), English (12.2%), Irish (11.9%), French (2.7%), Dutch (2.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1868

Elevation: 994 feet

Land area: 1.37 square miles.

Population density: 1307 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Hamilton

  • High school or higher: 82.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.2%
  • Unemployed: 2.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 26.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Hamilton city

  • Never married: 17.2%
  • Now married: 57.3%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 10.8%
  • Divorced: 13.1%

11 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.6%
Missouri:  2.7%


According to our research there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Hamilton, Missouri in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Hamilton to the number of sex offenders is 446 to 1.

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

Hamilton:  1.0% ($559)
Missouri:  1.0% ($851)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Joseph, MO (44.6 miles , pop. 73,990).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (54.9 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (361.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Kidder, MO (2.5 miles ), Kingston, MO (2.7 miles ), Breckenridge, MO (3.2 miles ), Altamont, MO (3.3 miles ), Winston, MO (3.4 miles ), Gallatin, MO (3.4 miles ), Cameron, MO (3.6 miles ), Cowgill, MO (3.6 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 2 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 1998: 6 buildings, average cost: $42,200
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $69,900
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $35,500
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

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Latitude: 39.74 N, Longitude: 94.00 W

Area code: 816

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Population change in the 1990s: +68 (+3.9%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (20%)
  • Public administration (12%)
  • Transportation equipment (5%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4%)
  • Metal and metal products (3%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (18%)
  • Health care (14%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Social assistance (7%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Carpenters (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Cashiers (7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Child care workers (5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)



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Crime in Hamilton by Year
Type 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Murders 0000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 0120102
    per 100,000 0.054.4109.70.054.80.0111.1
Robberies 2000020
    per 100,000 109.60.00.00.00.0109.60.0
Assaults 12101641483
    per 100,000 657.9544.1877.7217.9767.1438.6166.7
Burglaries 26647778
    per 100,000 1425.4326.4219.4381.3383.6383.8444.4
Thefts 20292919151530
    per 100,000 1096.51577.81590.81034.9821.9822.41666.7
Auto thefts 2820100
    per 100,000 109.6435.3109.70.054.80.00.0
Arson 0400020
    per 100,000 0.0217.60.00.00.0109.60.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9) 316.9273.1351.1111.7261.4180.4220.0

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 4 (3 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  1.68
US city average:  3.00

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Hamilton-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Missouri state average. It is 133% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/23/1975, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 3.4 miles away from the Hamilton city center killed one person and injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/29/2004, a category 4 tornado 16.3 miles away from the city center killed 3 people and injured 6 people and caused $300,000 in damages.


Hamilton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Missouri state average. It is 99% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/18/2005 at 19:59:42, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 88.8 miles away from Hamilton center
On 7/31/2005 at 07:07:07, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 98.4 miles away from the city center
On 2/11/1995 at 05:54:10, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 72.9 miles away from the city center
On 3/23/2007 at 08:15:49, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 74.1 miles away from Hamilton center
On 5/13/1999 at 14:18:22, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 58.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Hamilton:
  • CAMERON REGIONAL MEDICAL (about 22 miles; CAMERON, MO)
  • HEDRICK MEDICAL CENTER (about 23 miles; CHILLICOTHE, MO)
  • RAY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 28 miles; RICHMOND, MO)

Political contributions by individuals in Hamilton, MO

Airports located in Hamilton:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Hamilton:
  • MISSOURI WESTERN STATE COLLEGE (about 39 miles; ST JOSEPH, MO; Full-time enrollment: 4,329)
  • METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 43 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; FT enrollment: 2,998)
  • PARK UNIVERSITY (about 53 miles; PARKVILLE, MO; FT enrollment: 4,180)
  • METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGES (about 58 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; FT enrollment: 2,259)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY (about 58 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; FT enrollment: 8,830)
  • NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 59 miles; MARYVILLE, MO; FT enrollment: 5,620)
  • KANSAS CITY KANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 60 miles; KANSAS CITY, KS; FT enrollment: 2,837)
Public high school in Hamilton:
  • Penney High (Students: 215; Location: Hwy 13 North; Grades: 09-12)
Public elementary/middle schools in Hamilton:
  • Hamilton Elem. (Students: 253; Location: 300 E Bird St; Grades: K-04)
  • Hamilton Middle (Students: 226; Location: Hwy 13 North; Grades: 05-08)
  • New York Elem. (Students: 30; Location: 6061 NE State Rte U; Grades: K-08)
See full list of schools located in Hamilton, School District:

Library in Hamilton:
  • HAMILTON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $37,197; Location: 312 N. DAVIS ST.; 15,424 books; 243 audio materials; 412 video materials; 40 serial subscriptions)

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Average household size:
This city:  2.4 people
Missouri:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  64.8%
Whole state:  67.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  4.4%
Whole state:  5.1%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  16.1%
Whole state:  11.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  4.6%
Whole state:  5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Hamilton, MO


60 people in nursing homes


Hamilton compared to Missouri state average:

Hamilton, Missouri environmental map by EPA

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  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Hamilton (2009 data):
  • Bank Northwest: South Davis Branch at 201 South Davis Street, branch established on 2001-12-26; at 201 South Davis Street, branch established on 1945-08-04. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $87.4 mil, Deposits: $77.3 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Caldwell County Bancshares, Inc.
  • The Hamilton Bank: at 111 North Davis Street, branch established on 1938-06-11. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $45.5 mil, Deposits: $38.8 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Prism Group, Inc.



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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 Caldwell County Missouri:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (38%)
  • Electricity (33%)
  • Utility gas (27%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1%)
  • Wood (1%)
  • No fuel used (1%)


Religion statistics for Hamilton

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsChristian Churches and Churches of ChristCommunity Church of Christ
Adherents44.6%23.9%7.8%7.2%3.7%
Congregations23.5%23.5%2.9%5.9%5.9%
NameCatholic ChurchUnited Church of ChristChristian UnionChurch of the NazareneOther religions
Adherents3.2%3.0%2.3%2.0%2.3%
Congregations2.9%2.9%8.8%2.9%20.6%
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
Financial Administration 0$0 9$4,123
Police Protection - Officers 4$9,274$27,8220$0
Streets and Highways 2$4,097$24,5820$0
Solid Waste Management 0$0 1$408
Parks and Recreation 0$0 18$2,720
Water Supply 3$10,200$40,8000$0
Totals for Government 9$23,571$31,42828$7,251



7.72% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($34,611 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.72%
Missouri average:  7.87%

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 Clay County, MO  1.20% ($54,711 average AGI)
from Clinton County, MO  0.85% ($26,111)
from Jackson County, MO  0.63% ($40,800)


7.43% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($28,774 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.43%
Missouri average:  7.66%

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 Clay County, MO  1.17% ($32,432 average AGI)
to Clinton County, MO  1.08% ($29,441)
to Ray County, MO  0.57% ($41,722)


Strongest AM radio stations in Hamilton:
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCTE (1510 AM; daytime; 10 kW; INDEPENDENCE, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCCV (760 AM; daytime; 6 kW; OVERLAND PARK, KS; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KSFT (1550 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)
  • KMRN (1360 AM; 1 kW; CAMERON, MO; Owner: KAAN, INC.)
  • KCSP (610 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Hamilton:
  • KKWK (100.1 FM; CAMERON, MO; Owner: KAAN, INC.)
  • KGOZ (101.7 FM; GALLATIN, MO; Owner: PAR BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KRNW (88.9 FM; CHILLICOTHE, MO; Owner: NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KMZU (100.7 FM; CARROLLTON, MO; Owner: KANZA, INC.)
  • KRLI (103.9 FM; MALTA BEND, MO; Owner: KANZA, INC.)
  • KAYX (92.5 FM; RICHMOND, MO; Owner: BOTT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KCHI-FM (98.5 FM; CHILLICOTHE, MO; Owner: DANIEL D. LEATHERMAN)

TV broadcast stations around Hamilton:
  • KTAJ (Channel 16; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)


Hamilton fatal accident list:
Feb 19, 1988 02:00 AM, 13, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 3
Total length: 20 meters (66ft)
Total costs: $556,000
Total average daily traffic: 10,603
Total average daily truck traffic: 2,596

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 3
  • Lottie L Thompson, 7853 Nw Harley Rd, Type: Tower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 124.6 m
    Registrant: American Towers, Inc., 1101 Perimeter Drive, Schaumburg, IL 60173, Phone: (847) 240-1508
  • Billy Stephenson, Hamilton, Type: Tower, Structure height: 100.5 m, Overall height: 103.3 m
    Registrant: American Tower Through Unisite, Inc., 4655 Wright Rd., Suite 200, Stafford, TX 77477, Phone: (281) 295-3611
  • Marin Fettman, Lovely Ridge Road & Us Highway 36, Type: Tower, Structure height: 79.3 m, Overall height: 79.3 m, , Licensee ID: L00130191
    Registrant: T-Mobile Central LLC, 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-4000, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2
  • Hwy 36 W Edge Of, Call Sign: KNCK736, Licensee ID: L00423427
    Assigned Frequencies : 43.1800 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/23/2002, Expiration Date: 12/08/2011
    Registrant: Green Ready Mix Of Missouri, Inc.
  • 506 W Berry, Call Sign: KNDM687, Licensee ID: L00564682
    Assigned Frequencies : 43.1400 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/31/2002, Expiration Date: 08/31/2012
    Registrant: John Burdick, 506 W Berry St, Hamilton, MO 64644, Phone: (816) 583-2515

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Hamilton)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 3
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 120 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 77428 , Serial Number: 11869, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 07/11/1956
    Registrant (Individual): Wardell R Schoff, Route 2 Box 190, Hamilton, MO 64644
  • Aircraft: CESSNA A188B (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8090G , Serial Number: 18801228, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 03/26/1973
    Registrant (Individual): John D Anderson, Rr 1 Po Box 80, Hamilton, MO 64644
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28R-201 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9764K , Serial Number: 28R-7837038, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 11/01/1977
    Registrant (Individual): Wardell R Schoff, Rr 2, Hamilton, MO 64644


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 22

See Full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Statistics for Hamilton, MO

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