Twomile Run, 2011
Hamilton Township’s story
216 years in pictures
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2011.
- 1810Hamilton Township is settled
Hamilton TownshipPA
4 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Nicholas · CC BY 2.0
Population
524
2025 Census estimate · −4.9% since 2020
Median home value
$98K
Census ACS
Household income
$46K
median
Median age
60.1
years
Jobs based here
26
A commuter town
Is Hamilton Township a good place to live?
65% of the land in Hamilton Township is conserved, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 8.2% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. Hamilton Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Hamilton Township stand out
Where Hamilton Township beats most towns.
Small town
524 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Wetmore TownshipCorydon TownshipMead TownshipLafayette TownshipHamilton Township
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Hamilton Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hamilton Township, and how to reach them.
PowerPenelecEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterLudlow Warner SystemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers91% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Hamilton Township’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMcKean County Board of ElectionsMcKean County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes16333, 16735, 1673816333 57% · 16735 42% · 16738 2%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hamilton Township.
Outdoors
Conserved land covers nearly a third of Hamilton Township
In Hamilton Township, the trail network density is 2.2 miles per square mile.
64.5%conserved
64.5%
conserved · 30,252 of 46,932 acres
158 mi
of trails · 2.2 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: very low risk in Hamilton Township, mostly inland flooding
FEMA expects less storm and flood damage in Hamilton Township than in 96% of U.S. communities.
4risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesLightning
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
Hamilton Township has 0.1 jobs per working resident, so most workers leave town for work
The town’s typical household income comes in at $46,000. In Hamilton Township, 1.5% of working residents work locally, below both Pennsylvania’s towns (6.3%) and U.S. towns (8%). The top destinations are Kane (28%), Wetmore Township (7%) and Smethport (3%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line in the town.
2%work in town
| Hamilton Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $46,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.4% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.5% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Hamilton Township2%
Kane28%
Wetmore Township7%
Smethport3%
Warren3%
18 mi
median commute distance
26
jobs based in Hamilton Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Expect snowy winters and pleasant summers in Hamilton Township
Hamilton Township’s July high stands at 80°F.
93″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–34°
Spring32–57°
Summer54–78°
Fall38–60°
Oct 1
typical first frost
May 18
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Hamilton Township is
Hamilton Township: 19% of adults smoke cigarettes. Two figures for adults in the town: 38% have obesity, 38% have high blood pressure.
| Hamilton Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 35% | 35% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 34% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 38% | 36% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
0 better22 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Hamilton Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More uninsured adults | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| More smokers | 19.4% | 15.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 9% | 7.7% |
UPMC Kane
11.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 14 attractions →Kinzua Dam and 9 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Hamilton Township. Close and well known come first.
7 mi DamKinzua Dam
12 mi National forestAllegheny National Forest
16 mi State parkKinzua Bridge State Park
36 mi LakeChautauqua Lake
24 mi State parkAllegany State Park34 mi Ski areaHoliday Valley79 runs · 790 ft verticalSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Kinzua Dam: Niagara, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Allegheny National Forest: IvoShandor, CC BY 2.5 · Kinzua Bridge State Park: Nicholas from Pennsylvania, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Chautauqua Lake: Banderas, Public domain · Allegany State Park: Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Hamilton Township
17pages on Hamilton Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Hamilton Township
About 2 of every 100 Hamilton Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Hamilton Township for work
Where Hamilton Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
26jobs based in Hamilton Township
2%of working residents work in town
18 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Hamilton Township
Township in Pennsylvania, United States
Hamilton Township is a township in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 549 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1810
- Area
- 74 sq mi
Questions about Hamilton Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hamilton Township, PA a good place to live?
Hamilton Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.