Hazard Score
202 Catastrophes Recorded
Hamilton County, Iowa
4 Cities with a Population of 15,020, and 6,540 Households
Hamilton County, Iowa has a very low overall risk score of 42.48, with a relatively low environmental risk rating of 52.09. The county's highest risk comes from winter weather events, with a risk value of 207,177.26, and a risk score of 68.79, indicating a relatively moderate risk level. Lightning events also pose a moderate risk, with a risk value of 29,938.29 and a risk score of 17.08.
Specific climate factors in Hamilton County include a low tornado risk, with a relatively low risk value of 6,467.67 and a risk score of 19.47. The county is also at a very low risk for hail events, with a risk value of 472,928.51 and a risk score of 79.10. The area's relatively low risk for wildfires is supported by a risk value of 5,467.67 and a risk score of 15.40, indicating a very low risk level.
Geological features in the region, such as its lowland areas and lack of fault lines or coastline, contribute to the overall low risk profile of Hamilton County. The county's proximity to bodies of water, such as the Boone River, may increase the risk of flooding events. However, the county's historical data and lack of significant events in recent years suggest a relatively low risk of natural disasters overall.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Low
Hurricane Risk: Very Low
Hail Risk: Low
Flood Risk: Moderate
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Low
HAZARDS
1
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
3
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
2
Hazard Shelters
10
Fire Stations
1
Hospitals
4
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Hamilton County, Iowa, has a population of 15,020 with a population density of 26 people per square mile. The demographic breakdown shows that the majority of the population is White (97.7%), followed by Asian (2.1%), Hispanic (5.2%), and Black (0.3%). The county has a slightly higher percentage of males (51.9%) compared to females (48.1%), with a median age of 42.3 years. The average household size is 2.37, with 43.7% of households being married with children, 33.6% married without children, and 5.3% being single-parent households. In terms of housing, there are 6,540 households in the county, with 66.6% being owner-occupied and 26.4% being renter-occupied.
Compared to other counties in Iowa, Hamilton County has a relatively low population density and a smaller population size. The county has a higher percentage of White residents compared to the state average of 85.6%. Additionally, the median age in Hamilton County is slightly higher than the state average of 38.1 years. The county also has a higher average household size of 2.37 compared to the state average of 2.40. In terms of housing, the percentage of owner-occupied households in Hamilton County is higher than the state average of 69.5%, while the percentage of renter-occupied households is lower than the state average of 26.2%. Overall, Hamilton County is a predominantly White, family-oriented community with a slightly older population compared to the state average.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Hailstorm
2019-09-14
019118
2019-05-26
019032
2019-04-03
019025
2019-04-01
Flooding
Snowmelt, Heavy Rain, Ice Jams
2019-03-13019001
2019-01-11
Hailstorm
2018-08-01
Hailstorm
2018-08-01
Hailstorm
2018-07-25
Tornado
2018-07-19
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2018-06-20Hailstorm
2018-06-06
Hailstorm
2018-06-06
Hailstorm
2018-06-06
Hailstorm
2018-06-06
Hailstorm
2018-06-06
Hailstorm
2018-06-06
Hailstorm
2018-04-13
Hailstorm
2017-05-15
Hailstorm
2017-05-15
Hailstorm
2017-05-15
Hailstorm
2016-05-30
Hailstorm
2016-05-30
Tornado
2014-07-06
Hailstorm
2014-06-30
Hailstorm
2014-06-30
Hailstorm
2014-06-30
Hailstorm
2014-06-30
Hailstorm
2014-06-30
Hailstorm
2014-06-30
Tornado
2014-06-29
Hailstorm
2014-06-29
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2014-06-10Hailstorm
2014-04-12
Hailstorm
2013-07-22
Hailstorm
2013-07-22
Hailstorm
2013-07-22
Hailstorm
2013-07-22
Hailstorm
2013-07-22
Hailstorm
2013-07-22
Hailstorm
2013-07-22
Hailstorm
2013-07-22
Hailstorm
2013-07-22
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2013-05-25Hailstorm
2013-04-29
Hailstorm
2013-04-09
Hailstorm
2012-09-07
Hailstorm
2011-08-23
Hailstorm
2011-08-23
Hailstorm
2011-08-23
Hailstorm
2011-07-01
Flooding
Heavy Rain And Snow
2011-03-07Flooding
Torrential Rain
2010-08-10Flooding
Dam Failure, Heavy Rain
2010-07-25Hailstorm
2010-05-12
Hailstorm
2010-05-12
Flooding
Heavy Rain Snowmelt Dam B
2010-03-10Hailstorm
2009-08-09
Hailstorm
2009-07-07
Tornado
2009-06-21
Tornado
2009-06-21
Hailstorm
2008-06-25
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2008-06-05Hailstorm
2008-05-25
Hailstorm
2008-05-25
Hailstorm
2008-05-06
Tornado
2008-04-24
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-08-16Hailstorm
2007-06-21
Hailstorm
2007-06-21
Tornado
2007-06-01
Hailstorm
2007-05-14
Hailstorm
2007-05-14
Hailstorm
2007-05-14
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-05-06Hailstorm
2007-04-02
Hailstorm
2007-04-02
Hailstorm
2006-09-16
Hailstorm
2006-05-08
Hailstorm
2006-04-13
Hailstorm
2006-04-13
Hailstorm
2006-04-13
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2006-04-13
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2006-04-13
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2006-04-13
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2006-04-13
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2006-04-13
Hailstorm
2006-04-13
Hailstorm
2006-04-11
Tornado
2005-11-12
Hailstorm
2005-11-12
Hailstorm
2005-06-08
Tornado
2005-05-18
Tornado
2005-03-30
Tornado
2004-09-05
Hailstorm
2004-06-11
Hailstorm
2004-06-11
Hailstorm
2004-06-11
Hailstorm
2004-06-11
Hailstorm
2004-06-11
Hailstorm
2004-06-11
Hailstorm
2004-06-11
Hailstorm
2004-06-11
Hailstorm
2004-05-21
Hailstorm
2004-05-21
Hailstorm
2004-05-21
Hailstorm
2004-05-21
Hailstorm
2004-05-08
Hailstorm
2004-05-08
Hailstorm
2004-05-08
Hailstorm
2004-05-07
Hailstorm
2004-04-16
Hailstorm
2003-11-17
Hailstorm
2003-09-26
Hailstorm
2003-09-26
Tornado
2003-07-09
Hailstorm
2003-07-09
Hailstorm
2002-06-17
Hailstorm
2002-06-17
Hailstorm
2002-06-17
Hailstorm
2002-06-17
Hailstorm
2002-04-18
Hailstorm
2002-04-18
Hailstorm
2002-04-17
Hailstorm
2002-04-17
Hailstorm
2001-09-20
Hailstorm
2001-09-20
Hailstorm
2001-09-20
Hailstorm
2001-05-09
Tornado
2001-04-20
Hailstorm
2001-04-20
Tornado
2001-04-11
Hailstorm
2000-09-13
Hailstorm
2000-09-13
Hailstorm
2000-09-13
Hailstorm
2000-09-13
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2000-09-13
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2000-09-13
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2000-09-13
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2000-09-13
Hailstorm
2000-09-13
Hailstorm
2000-09-13
Hailstorm
2000-08-22
Hailstorm
2000-05-30
Hailstorm
2000-05-30
Hailstorm
2000-05-30
Hailstorm
2000-05-30
Hailstorm
2000-02-25
Hailstorm
1999-07-02
Hailstorm
1999-07-02
Hailstorm
1999-07-02
Hailstorm
1999-07-02
Flooding
Brief Torrential Rain
1999-07-02Tornado
1999-06-06
Tornado
1999-06-06
Hailstorm
1998-05-23
Hailstorm
1997-06-20
Hailstorm
1997-06-05
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1997-03-22Hailstorm
1995-07-08
Hailstorm
1995-07-08
Hailstorm
1995-05-27
Hailstorm
1995-05-13
Hailstorm
1994-09-21
Tornado
1994-06-06
Hailstorm
1993-06-17
Hailstorm
1993-06-07
Hailstorm
1993-05-27
Tornado
1992-07-15
Hailstorm
1992-06-23
Tornado
1991-05-17
Tornado
1991-05-17
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1990-08-18Tornado
1990-07-11
Tornado
1990-06-19
Tornado
1989-07-17
Hailstorm
1989-05-30
Tornado
1989-05-24
Hailstorm
1987-09-14
Tornado
1987-07-08
Hailstorm
1987-04-26
Hailstorm
1986-09-26
Hailstorm
1980-06-06
Tornado
1980-05-29
Tornado
1979-08-19
Tornado
1979-06-28
Tornado
1979-06-28
Hailstorm
1978-08-17
Hailstorm
1978-08-16
Hailstorm
1978-06-17
Hailstorm
1977-08-15
Hailstorm
1976-08-11
Hailstorm
1974-07-27
Tornado
1974-06-22
Hailstorm
1974-06-22
Hailstorm
1974-06-22
Hailstorm
1974-06-18
Hailstorm
1974-06-18
Tornado
1967-06-07
Tornado
1966-10-15
Tornado
1964-08-27
Tornado
1963-05-03