About Hamilton
Hamilton, IA is a tiny community located in southern Iowa with an estimated population of 125.
Officially, Hamilton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.51 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 245 residents per square mile.
📰 Hamilton News Today
- Two men sentenced in separate Hamilton County grooming stings WHO13.com · Aug 18
- Carol Hamilton KWBG Radio | Boone, Iowa · Aug 14
- Marsha M. Froman Obituary Jul 10, 2025 Printy Funeral Home · Jul 30
- Crime Stoppers: Iowa High Risk Unit searching for wanted sex offender registry violation KWQC · Jul 23
- Man sentenced 10 years for Black Hawk County shooting KCRG · Jul 17
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What Makes Hamilton Unique
- One of 16 places in the US named Hamilton — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)125
Rank in state#778 of 940
Land area0.51 sq mi
Density245/sq mi
Coordinates41.1705, -92.9041