Hamilton, North Dakota, 2007
Hamilton’s story
147 years in pictures
Census counts: 257 in 1890, 46 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1941 on.
- 1879Hamilton is settled
HamiltonND
Photo: Andrew Filer from Seattle (ex-Minneapolis) · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
40
2025 Census estimate · −4.8% since 2020
Median home value
$46K
Census ACS
Household income
$84K
median
Median age
57.9
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Hamilton a good place to live?
Hamilton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Hamilton stand out
Where Hamilton beats most towns.
Small town
40 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Hamilton: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hamilton, and how to reach them.
PowerOtter Tail Power11.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Hamilton’s trash rules yet
Register to voteNot requiredNorth Dakota has no voter registration: you show ID at the polls.vote.govWho runs elections herePembina County AuditorPembina County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code5823858238 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Jul 30, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hamilton.
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Hamilton
Only one of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare has a lower peak summer temperature than Hamilton. July afternoons reach 80°, January nights drop to -3° and about 39 inches of snow falls in a winter.
39″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter0–17°
Spring29–50°
Summer55–78°
Fall33–52°
Sep 30
typical first frost
May 12
typical last frost
+1.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Low risk in Hamilton, with inland flooding at the top
FEMA expects less storm and flood damage in Hamilton than in 63% of U.S. communities. Federal aid has come to Hamilton households in 3 declared disasters; the latest was in 2009. Expected losses in Hamilton break down as 41% from inland flooding and 36% from cold waves.
37risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold waves
3
paid flood claims since 1978
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
A larger share of adults have high blood pressure in Hamilton than in most of North Dakota or the rest of the country
In Hamilton, 78% of adults had a checkup this year, against 73% in North Dakota’s towns and 79% across U.S. towns. Among 24 North Dakota towns, just 2 have a higher share of adults who have obesity than Hamilton; what’s more, for adults here, the share who have diabetes is 13%. Of 32 CDC measures, Hamilton beats the North Dakota average on 3 and trails it on 9.
| Hamilton | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 31% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 29% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 17% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 37% | 35% |
32 measures vs. North Dakota
3 better20 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Hamilton | ND |
|---|---|---|
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 71.3% | 64.9% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.4% | 76.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.8% | 6.1% |
Pembina County Memorial Hospital
12.2 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Hamilton
14pages on Hamilton
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Hamilton; the nearest are
University of North DakotaUniversity or college · Public · Grand Forks63.7 mi$10,951 in-state tuitionNorthland Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Thief River Falls, MN75.6 mi$6,289 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Hamilton residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
About Hamilton
City in North Dakota, United States
Hamilton is a city in Pembina County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 46 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1882
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 827 ft
- ZIP code
- 58238
- Area code
- 701
Questions about Hamilton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hamilton, ND a good place to live?
Hamilton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.