Hamilton, Alabama

About Hamilton

Set in the northwestern part of Alabama, Hamilton is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 6,944.

Hamilton holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 38.06 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 182 residents per square mile.

📰 Hamilton News Today

• Parker Reich - Hamilton Aggies Boys Soccer (Hamilton, AL) Sports Illustrated · Aug 16
• Linda June Cox Obituary (2026) - Hamilton, AL - Marion County Funeral Home - Hamilton Legacy obituary · Aug 14
• Carolyn Holland Obituary (1949 - 2026) - Hamilton, AL - WTVA Legacy obituary · Jul 29
• James Leslie Pearce Obituary (1929 - 2026) - Hamilton, AL - WTVA Legacy obituary · Jul 30
• Thomas McCarley - Hamilton Aggies Football (Hamilton, AL) Sports Illustrated · Jul 29

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Hamilton Unique

• One of 16 places in the US named Hamilton — but the Alabama one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northwestern Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,944.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Hamilton

• Huddle House — american
• La Frontera Mexican Grill — mexican
• Asahi Hibachi and Grill — japanese
• Los Amigos Mexican Grill — mexican
• Pizza Hut — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hamilton

• 152 reviews ★
• Hamilton City Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Hamilton

• Hamilton Elementary School
• Hamilton High School
• Hamilton Middle School
• Marion County Alternative School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Marion Regional Medical Center ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Hamilton

🏘️ Nearby Communities