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Hamilton, MT

Ravalli CountyElev. 1,088 m
Population
4,949
Median home
$299,800
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
4
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Hamilton

With about 4,949 residents, Hamilton is one of Montana's notable places. Hamilton sits in Ravalli County. The median age is 47.7 and the median household income is $52,917. Homes carry a median value of $299,800, and about 49% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (94.3%). Around 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 12 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
4,949
Median age
47.7
Median household income
$52,917
Per-capita income
$34,948
Poverty rate
12%
High-school grad or higher
91.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.4%
Unemployment
1.9%
Avg. commute
11.7 min
Work from home
1.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White94.3%
Hispanic or Latino2.1%
Asian0.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts27.7%
Sales & office25.9%
Service21.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance14.6%
Production, transportation & material moving10.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$299,800
Median gross rent
$958/mo
Owner-occupied
48.7%
Median year built
1976
Households
2,549
Avg. household size
1.84

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Hamilton has 4 public schools — 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading18%
Math9%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Hamilton High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Hamilton Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
Daly SchoolElementary
Washington SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime58% above national
Hamilton611
Montana449
United States386
↑ 57% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime33% above national
Hamilton2,592
Montana1,855
United States1,952
↓ 17% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Hamilton Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Hamilton.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Ravalli County
AvalancheRelatively High
WildfireRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
LandslideRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Hamilton is in Ravalli County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Hamilton sits in Ravalli County. Elevation ~1,088 m.

Map of Hamilton
Hamilton, MT
Where Hamilton is
BillingsMissoulaGreat FallsBozemanButte-Silver BowHelenaHamilton
Historic places

27 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Canyon Creek Laboratory of the U.S. Public Health ServiceHamilton Town HallRavalli County CourthouseDaly, Marcus, Memorial HospitalBean, Daniel V., HouseBlood, Oliver, HouseConway HouseDrinkenberg's, F. H., First Home
Notable people from Hamilton
Suzanna SonRobert Lee GilbertsonLorna GriffinFred ThomasMichael D. StevensTheresa ManzellaLee MintoVal SkinnerElizabeth Jeanette CarneyDavid Bedey
People searches in Hamilton
Michael SmithJohn SmithJames SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Stevensville (18 mi)Missoula (43 mi)Anaconda-Deer Lodge County (50 mi)Deer Lodge (69 mi)Butte-Silver Bow (76 mi)Ronan (88 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Hamilton, MT (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Hamilton, Montana.

Kenneth Bradley Martinez, 46
Hamilton · Ravalli County · 59840
Michael Augustus Adams, 40
Hamilton · Ravalli County · 59840
AKA Michael Agustus Gray, Michael Gray
Robert Benson Scott, 83
Hamilton · Ravalli County · 59840
AKA Bob Benson Scott, Robert Scott

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Hamilton — frequently asked

What is the population of Hamilton, Montana?
Hamilton has a population of about 4,949, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Hamilton?
The median home value in Hamilton is $299,800, and the median gross rent is $958/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Hamilton safe? What is the crime rate?
Hamilton Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 611 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Hamilton face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Ravalli County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including avalanche, wildfire, winter weather.
How many schools are in Hamilton?
Hamilton has 4 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Hamilton?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Hamilton. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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