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Hamilton, MO

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Population
1,726
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
992 ft
Median Home Value
$165,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$685/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$65,213
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Hamilton

Hamilton started as a quiet railroad stop, but two major names really put it on the map. Retail pioneer J.C. Penney grew up here, and decades later, Jenny Doan turned the downtown into a quilter's paradise with the Missouri Star Quilt Company. Today, colorful fabric shops fill the historic brick storefronts, giving the town an energetic, welcoming feel.

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Day-to-day life here has a classic small-town rhythm with a creative twist. You'll find neighbors catching up at local cafes, kids attending the close-knit Hamilton school district, and visitors exploring spots like the J.C. Penney Museum and the Missouri Quilt Museum. It is an easygoing, friendly place to settle down, where historic roots and a lively Main Street go hand in hand.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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