Hamilton City, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
2,295 332.4M (US)
Median Age
25.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
4.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,665 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$278,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$685 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$752 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Glenn County
4
California
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Glenn County
3
California
5
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 59% of residents leaning left and 36% leaning right.

Liberal (60%) (36%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer Mediterranean climate. Hot dry summers and mild wetter winters typical of Mediterranean regions. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 8 3 45
Feb 8 4 48
Mar 7 4 52
Apr 3 2 56
May 2 0 64
Jun 1 0 71
Jul 0 0 76
Aug 0 0 75
Sep 1 0 71
Oct 2 0 62
Nov 5 1 50
Dec 8 3 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Hamilton Elementary
<1 miles, W · 1.4star
Ella Barkley High
<1 miles, NW · 3.2star
Hamilton High
<1 miles, NW · 2.8star

Colleges

Butte College
20 miles, SE · 1.4star

Hospitals

Enloe Medical Center
9 miles, SE · 3.2star
Adventist Health Feather River
23 miles, E · 3.2star
Oroville Hospital
30 miles, SE · 2.3star

Airports

Redding Municipal Airport
55 miles, N · 1star
Sacramento International Airport
76 miles, S · 3.2star
Reno-Tahoe International Airport
120 miles, SE · 2.3star