The Town FilesNew Hamilton, Mississippi
Community in Monroe County · population 533 (2020 Census)
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 56.4
New Hamilton is a community of 533 people in Monroe County, Mississippi. It ranks quieter than 98% of Mississippi towns, better for retirees than 85% of Mississippi towns, better transit than 78% of Mississippi towns.
How New Hamilton ranks
Percentile among Mississippi towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Mississippi towns.
Homes and cost of living
88.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Hamilton | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | — | $124,700 |
| Median rent | — | $820 |
| Median household income | — | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | —× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 88.0% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in New Hamilton
| People | New Hamilton | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56.4 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 44.8% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 18.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.5% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.4% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 8.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 17.7% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 23.5 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 75.4% | 83.3% |
Weather in New Hamilton
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 30.7°F. About 54.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 63 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 60 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Hamilton since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on January 10, 2008 about 7.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 119 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 15, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 47 times; the largest was 4.60 inches on June 16, 2023.
Severe weather in Monroe County since 1996
Monroe County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4697: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Monroe County
Monroe County had 9,148 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,944 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in New Hamilton itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near New Hamilton
- Caledonia, MS8.0 mi · 1,135 people · home $203,300
- Columbus AFB, MS8.3 mi · 1,604 people · home —
- Aberdeen, MS8.5 mi · 4,961 people · home $87,600
- West Point, MS15.7 mi · 10,105 people · home $153,900
- Amory, MS16.4 mi · 6,666 people · home $162,000
- Columbus, MS16.6 mi · 24,084 people · home $125,700
- Vernon, AL18.9 mi · 1,921 people · home $103,800
- Sulligent, AL20.7 mi · 1,879 people · home $130,700
New Hamilton questions
Is New Hamilton, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Hamilton scores better for retirees than 85% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 98%. 44.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 56.4).
What is the weather like in New Hamilton?
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 30.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does New Hamilton get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Hamilton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on January 10, 2008. The typical Mississippi town has had 31.
- 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)