Hamilton City, California

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Population in 2010: 1,759.
Population change since 2000: -7.6%
Males: 887  (50.5%)
Females: 872  (49.5%)
Median resident age:

29.7 years
California median age:

37.9 years

Zip codes: 95951.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $46,706 (it was $33,169 in 2000)
Hamilton City:

$46,706
CA:

$91,551

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $22,260 (it was $9,047 in 2000)

Hamilton City CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $300,129 (it was $83,200 in 2000)
Hamilton City:

$300,129
CA:

$715,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $312,849; detached houses: $340,336; mobile homes: $143,007

Median gross rent in 2022: $849.

March 2022 cost of living index in Hamilton City: 96.1 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 15.9%
(11.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 16.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 12.2% for other race residents, 15.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Hamilton City, CA (2022)
    • 2,01792.9%Hispanic
    • 1145.2%White alone
    • 683.1%Asian alone



According to our research of California and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Hamilton City, California as of April 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Hamilton City is 2,167 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: German (2.2%), American (1.3%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 150 feet

Land area: 0.31 square miles.

Population density: 5,587 people per square mile   (average).

Hamilton City, California map

820 residents are foreign born (37.5% Latin America).

This place:

37.7%
California:

26.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,029 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,822 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Chico, CA (9.4 miles , pop. 59,954).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Sacramento, CA (87.1 miles , pop. 407,018).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (439.8 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Nord, CA (2.0 miles ),
Chico, CA (3.1 miles ),
Orland, CA (3.1 miles ),
Artois, CA (3.6 miles ),
Vina, CA (3.7 miles ),
Durham, CA (3.7 miles ),
Corning, CA (3.9 miles ),
Butte Creek Canyon, CA (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 39.74 N, Longitude: 122.01 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 530

Distribution of median household income in Hamilton City, CA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Hamilton City, CA in 2022
Hamilton City satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

6.7%
California:

5.1%
Most common industries in Hamilton City, CA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (34.3%)
  • Health care (6.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.3%)
  • Educational services (5.7%)
  • Public administration (4.4%)
  • Social assistance (3.7%)
  • Wood products (2.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (46.9%)
  • Public administration (6.0%)
  • Wood products (4.3%)
  • Construction (4.1%)
  • Utilities (4.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.4%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (15.8%)
  • Health care (13.0%)
  • Educational services (10.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.6%)
  • Social assistance (7.7%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (4.9%)
  • Food (4.2%)
Most common occupations in Hamilton City, CA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (30.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (3.9%)
  • Child care workers (2.6%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (2.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (38.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.4%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.1%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (3.4%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (2.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (19.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (10.6%)
  • Child care workers (6.3%)
  • Personal appearance workers (6.0%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.6%)
  • Cashiers (4.6%)

Average climate in Hamilton City, California

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Hamilton City, California environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI CO NO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 82.5. This is about average.

City:

82.5
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.233. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.233
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 5.46. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.46
U.S.:

5.11
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 30.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

30.3
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 18.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

18.5
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.99. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.99
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 0.00184. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 8.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00184
U.S.:

0.00931

Earthquake activity:

Hamilton City-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above California state average. It is 6509% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/1906 at 13:12:21, a magnitude 7.9 (7.9 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 131.7 miles away from Hamilton City center, causing $524,000,000 total damage
On 1/31/1922 at 13:17:28, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 198.3 miles away from the city center
On 4/25/1992 at 18:06:04, a magnitude 7.2 (6.3 MB, 7.1 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.1 MW, Depth: 9.4 mi) earthquake occurred 116.7 miles away from the city center, causing $75,000,000 total damage
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 244.3 miles away from Hamilton City center
On 11/8/1980 at 10:27:34, a magnitude 7.2 (6.2 MB, 7.2 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.0 ML) earthquake occurred 153.1 miles away from the city center
On 1/22/1923 at 09:04:18, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 182.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Glenn County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 5, Winter Storms: 5, Landslides: 3, Mudslides: 2, Drought: 1, Freeze: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hamilton City topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Hamilton City:

  • BUTTE HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; CHICO, CA)
  • CHICO COMM REHABILITATION HOSP D/P SNF (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; CHICO, CA)
  • NOVA DEV CNTR-KELSEY HOUSE (Hospital, about 9 miles away; CHICO, CA)
  • NOVA DEVELOP CTR-TOM POLK (Hospital, about 9 miles away; CHICO, CA)
  • WINDSOR CHICO CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; CHICO, CA)
  • CHICO DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 9 miles away; CHICO, CA)
  • CHICO COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 9 miles away; CHICO, CA)

Amtrak stations near Hamilton City:

  • 10 miles: CHICO (W. 5TH & ORANGE STS.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, intercity bus service, public transit connection.
  • 17 miles: CORNING (INTERMODAL TML., 1081 SOLANO) - Bus Station

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Hamilton City:

  • California State University-Chico (about 9 miles; Chico, CA; Full-time enrollment: 14,838)
  • Butte College (about 21 miles; Oroville, CA; FT enrollment: 8,649)
  • Yuba College (about 50 miles; Marysville, CA; FT enrollment: 4,737)
  • Shasta College (about 64 miles; Redding, CA; FT enrollment: 5,645)
  • Mendocino College (about 76 miles; Ukiah, CA; FT enrollment: 2,263)
  • Sierra College (about 79 miles; Rocklin, CA; FT enrollment: 11,488)
  • Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc (about 81 miles; Sacramento, CA; FT enrollment: 3,193)

Public high schools in Hamilton City:

Public elementary/middle school in Hamilton City:

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Notable location: Hamilton City Fire Protection District / Hamilton City Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Hamilton City: Evangelical Free Church of Hamilton City (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Glenn County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

3.5 people
California:

2.9 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

84.5%
Whole state:

68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

8.8%
Whole state:

7.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Hamilton City:

Marital status in Hamilton City, CA
  • Never married: 41.7%
  • Now married: 44.5%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 5.6%
  • Divorced: 6.1%

For population 25 years and over in Hamilton City:

  • High school or higher: 53.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 13.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

23.6
California average:

15.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Hamilton City, CA (based on Glenn County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic6,1123
Evangelical Protestant2,64831
Mainline Protestant1,3439
Other8325
Black Protestant1911
None16,996-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
This county:

1.79 / 10,000 pop.
California:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Here:

1.07 / 10,000 pop.
California:

0.62 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 14
Glenn County:

5.01 / 10,000 pop.
California:

1.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 17
Glenn County:

6.08 / 10,000 pop.
California:

7.42 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Glenn County:

7.8%
California:

7.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Glenn County:

24.6%
California:

21.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

16.9%
State:

17.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Hamilton City:

44.4%
California:

49.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Hamilton City:

42.9%
California:

48.0%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.2
California:

28.1

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

25.5%
California:

20.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Hamilton City:

8.5%
California:

11.2%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Hamilton City:

6.7
California:

6.8

Overweight people:
Hamilton City:

28.2%
California:

31.5%

General health condition:
Hamilton City:

52.2%
California:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Hamilton City:

79.8%
California:

80.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Hamilton City, CA Residents

Businesses in Hamilton City, CA

  • U-Haul: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Hamilton City:

  • KPAY (1290 AM; 5 kW; CHICO, CA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFBK (1530 AM; 50 kW; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KFIA (710 AM; 25 kW; CARMICHAEL, CA; Owner: VISTA BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KCBS (740 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KKOH (780 AM; 50 kW; RENO, NV; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KHTK (1140 AM; 50 kW; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KSTE (650 AM; 25 kW; RANCHO CORDOVA, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KKXX (930 AM; 1 kW; PARADISE, CA; Owner: BUTTE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KTRB (860 AM; 50 kW; MODESTO, CA; Owner: PAPPAS RADIO OF CALIFORNIA, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KNBR (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KNBR LICO, INC.)
  • KCBC (770 AM; 50 kW; RIVERBANK, CA; Owner: KIERTRON, INC.)
  • KGO (810 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KGO-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • KTCT (1050 AM; 50 kW; SAN MATEO, CA; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA RADIO CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Hamilton City:

  • KLVC (88.3 FM; MAGALIA, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • K216CF (91.1 FM; CHICO, CA; Owner: YOUR CHRISTIAN COMPANION NETWORK, INC.)
  • KYIX (104.9 FM; SOUTH OROVILLE, CA; Owner: BUTTE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KZAP (96.7 FM; PARADISE, CA; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF CHICO, INC.)
  • KHSL-FM (103.5 FM; PARADISE, CA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KMXI (95.1 FM; CHICO, CA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCHO (91.7 FM; CHICO, CA; Owner: UNIV. FOUNDATION/CA. ST. UNIV. CHICO)
  • KFMF (93.9 FM; CHICO, CA; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF CHICO, INC)
  • K258AQ (99.5 FM; YANKEE HILL, CA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KRCX-FM (99.9 FM; MARYSVILLE, CA; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KHAP (89.1 FM; CHICO, CA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KKCY (103.1 FM; COLUSA, CA; Owner: RESULTS RADIO LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KTHU (100.7 FM; CORNING, CA; Owner: RESULTS RADIO LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KMJE (101.5 FM; GRIDLEY, CA; Owner: RESULTS RADIO LICENSEE, LLC)
  • K213BZ (90.5 FM; RICHVALE, CA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KHRD (103.1 FM; WEAVERVILLE, CA; Owner: RESULTS RADIO LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KNCQ (97.3 FM; REDDING, CA; Owner: RESULTS RADIO OF REDDING, LLC)
  • KLVB-FM (102.7 FM; RED BLUFF, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • K205EJ (88.9 FM; CHESTER, CA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KHHZ (97.7 FM; OROVILLE, CA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Hamilton City:

  • KNVN (Channel 24; CHICO, CA; Owner: CHICO LICENSE, L.L.C.)
  • KCVU (Channel 30; PARADISE, CA; Owner: SAINTE PARTNERS II, L.P.)
  • K53FT (Channel 53; CHICO, CA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 10Number of bridges
  • 217ft / 65.8mTotal length
  • $660,000Total costs
  • 25,680Total average daily traffic
  • 1,521Total average daily truck traffic
  • 40,105Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Hamilton City, CA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 41930-1939
  • 31940-1949
  • 11970-1979
  • 21980-1989
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Hamilton City, CA

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: KD6LIM, Grant Date: 06/30/1992, Expiration Date: 06/30/2002, Cancellation Date: 07/01/2004, Registrant: Nitin Aery, Hamilton City, CA 95951

  • Call Sign: KG6IZU, Licensee ID: L00427695, Grant Date: 12/04/2001, Expiration Date: 12/04/2011, Cancellation Date: 12/05/2013, Certifier: Michael D Painter, Registrant: Michael D Painter, Hamilton City, CA 95951

  • Call Sign: KK6EVX, Licensee ID: L01792958, Grant Date: 06/03/2013, Expiration Date: 06/03/2023, Certifier: Dale K Anderson Jr, Registrant: Dale K Anderson Jr, Hamilton City, CA 95951

  • Call Sign: AE6Z, Previous Call Sign: KN6MHZ, Licensee ID: L02394960, Grant Date: 12/24/2022, Expiration Date: 12/24/2032, Certifier: Christopher W Said, Registrant: Christopher W Said, Hamilton City, CA 95951


Most common first names in Hamilton City, CA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John974.3 years
Mary972.9 years
Henry770.6 years
Jose764.8 years
Maria664.3 years
Robert681.0 years
Arthur574.4 years
Barbara571.4 years
Francisco486.3 years
Joe469.0 years
Most common last names in Hamilton City, CA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Kaiser685.2 years
Johnson674.0 years
Miller469.5 years
Huntoon476.5 years
Chavez471.2 years
Dunning474.7 years
Bass482.2 years
Myers481.8 years
Reyes461.5 years
Zepeda475.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Hamilton City, CA
  • 71.0%Utility gas
  • 21.2%Electricity
  • 7.9%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Hamilton City, CA
  • 62.3%Electricity
  • 34.5%Utility gas
  • 3.2%Wood


Hamilton City compared to California state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 1 other airmen in this city.
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