The Town FilesHamilton City, California
Community in Glenn County · population 2,263 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $302,800
- Household income
- $65,833
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 28.2
Hamilton City is a community of 2,263 people in Glenn County, California. The median home is worth $302,800, below the typical California town ($596,900). It ranks easier by car than 95% of California towns.
How Hamilton City ranks
Percentile among California towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of California towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hamilton City is worth $302,800, below the typical California town ($596,900). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $65,833, which is more affordable than 84% of California towns. Median rent is $903 a month. 61.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hamilton City | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $302,800 | $596,900 |
| Median rent | $903 | $1,827 |
| Median household income | $65,833 | $91,557 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 6.4× |
| Homeownership | 61.2% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hamilton City
| People | Hamilton City | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.2 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.4% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 29.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4.1% | 27.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.6% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 2.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 32.1% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 25.1 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.8% | 93.3% |
Weather in Hamilton City
July highs average 94.1°F and January lows 37.7°F. About 21.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical California town: 0.0 in). Expect about 92 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 16 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hamilton City since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical California town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 19, 1953 about 9.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 25, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 3 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on March 6, 2023.
Severe weather in Glenn County since 1996
Glenn County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 13, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4769: Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4699: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| March 10, 2023 | Flood | EM-3592: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4683: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 9, 2023 | Flood | EM-3591: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Glenn County
Glenn County had 9,835 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,056 a year. Unemployment was 6.3% in 2023; in Hamilton City itself the ACS puts it at 5.7%.
Public schools in Hamilton City
4 public schools with 715 students, about 17.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Elementary | K-8 | 405 | 20.3 |
| Hamilton High | 9-12 | 293 | 15.4 |
| Ella Barkley High | 10-12 | 17 | 17.0 |
| Hamilton Community Day | 7-12 | — | — |
Towns near Hamilton City
- Orland, CA9.3 mi · 8,298 people · home $342,200
- Chico, CA10.3 mi · 101,475 people · home $468,100
- Durham, CA14.1 mi · 5,834 people · home $700,100
- Corning, CA15.7 mi · 8,244 people · home $313,100
- Butte Creek Canyon, CA16.1 mi · 780 people · home $695,300
- Cohasset, CA17.9 mi · 830 people · home $500,000
- Willows, CA18.7 mi · 6,293 people · home $281,700
- Butte Valley, CA20.1 mi · 945 people · home $462,100
Hamilton City questions
Is Hamilton City, California a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hamilton City scores better for retirees than 43% of California towns and quieter than 61%. 14.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 28.2).
How much does a house cost in Hamilton City?
The median owner-occupied home in Hamilton City is valued at $302,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,833, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is $903 a month.
What is the weather like in Hamilton City?
July highs average 94.1°F and January lows 37.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 21.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Hamilton City get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hamilton City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 19, 1953. The typical California town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)