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What are the crime rate and median income in Hamilton County, Ohio?
FBI reports put Hamilton County at 4.2 violent crimes per 1,000 people a year over 2021-2025, 41% higher than the rate for Ohio (3.0). The median household earns $72,470 and the unemployment rate was 3.7% in August 2026. Population: about 830,774 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Hamilton County?
From 2021 through 2025, Hamilton County averaged 3,506 reported violent crimes a year, along with 20,080 property crimes. Per 1,000 residents, the violent-crime rate works out to 4.2: 41% higher than the Ohio rate (3.0), and 14% higher than the national rate (3.7). Property crime ran at 24.1 per 1,000, against 16.6 statewide. Aggravated assaults make up 64% of the violent total. CDC death records show about 92 homicide deaths a year in the county (11.2 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Hamilton County | Per 1,000 | Ohio per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 3,506 | 4.2 | 3.0 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 88 | 0.11 | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 384 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 804 | 0.97 | 0.50 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 2,230 | 2.7 | 1.9 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 20,080 | 24.1 | 16.6 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 2,536 | 3.0 | 2.3 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 14,238 | 17.1 | 12.1 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3,305 | 4.0 | 2.2 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (35 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Hamilton County?
Half of households in Hamilton County make more than $72,470 and half make less; across Ohio the midpoint is $71,389. The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $241,900 by its owners; renters pay a median $1,075. 12.2% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 12.5%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 3.7% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 16,008 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Hamilton County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 830,774 | 11,810,293 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $72,470 | $71,389 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $241,900 | $214,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,075 | $1,034 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.0% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 15.0% | 13.3% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 12.2% | 12.5% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 41.8% | 31.5% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 59.3% | 67.2% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 36.9 | 39.7 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.3% | 90.1% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 5.8% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
EPA lists 2 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Hamilton County: Feed Materials Production Center (Usdoe) and Pristine, Inc.. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
Hamilton County has 7 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 6 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are West Fork of Mill Creek Dam (106 ft) and Chateau Lakes No. 1 Dam (68 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
76 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 2,349,123 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Hamilton County was covered by 1 federal major disaster declaration from 2016 through 2025 (Flood 1), not counting COVID-19. In 2024, 11 of 366 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 12 community water systems, none had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 1 (highest). NHTSA counted 63 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 11 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Hamilton County?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 12 highway work zones in Hamilton County (all active that day). Where crews are working: I-74 Resurfacing, S.R. 4 and I-75 Pump Station/Combined Sewer Overflow for I-75 Widening. 5 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County has 207 public schools (2024-25) and 85 private schools (2023-24) in federal school lists. 69 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 90 fire or EMS stations and 42 police or sheriff stations. National Park Service sites here: William Howard Taft National Historic Site. 1 state park or recreation area: Harrison State Park.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Hamilton County?
2 ancient or sacred sites are on the map here: Short Woods Park Mound and Story Mound. Many are sacred to living communities, so visit respectfully and follow posted rules.
See them on the map: sacred sites →
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Hamilton County
Gun shops
22 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Hamilton County, plus 48 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 11 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: 3 Guy Supply (Sharonville), American Trading II LLC (Cheviot), American Trading LLC (Cincinnati), Cash America Pawn (4 in Cincinnati), Cash America Pawn (Woodlawn), Dunham's Sports #9214 (Harrison), Exact Metrology (Blue Ash), Money Vault (Cincinnati) and 11 more.
Liquor stores
14 liquor stores are on the map in Hamilton County: Brentwood Spirits (Cincinnati), Central Liquors (Cincinnati), Delhi Liquor Store (Cincinnati), Fine Wine & Spirits (Cincinnati), Hyde Park Wine and Spirits, Kroger Liquor, Red Bank Fine Wine and Spirits (Fairfax), Sharonville Liquor & Wine (Cincinnati) and 6 more. Ohio has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map in Hamilton County: Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region (Cincinnati).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County averaged 3,506 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 4.2 per 1,000 residents, 41% higher than the Ohio rate (3.0). The property-crime rate was 24.1 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Hamilton County?
$72,470 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $71,389 for Ohio and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Hamilton County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 3.7% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 16,008 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Hamilton County?
Hamilton County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Hamilton County?
EPA lists 2 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Hamilton County: Feed Materials Production Center (Usdoe) and Pristine, Inc..
Is there road construction in Hamilton County right now?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 12 highway work zones in Hamilton County (all active that day). Where crews are working: I-74 Resurfacing, S.R. 4 and I-75 Pump Station/Combined Sewer Overflow for I-75 Widening. 5 are on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in Hamilton County?
69 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Hamilton County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boone County, KY | 139,841 | 1.0 | $99,414 |
| Butler County | 392,876 | 1.7 | $81,590 |
| Campbell County, KY | 93,426 | 1.0 | $77,567 |
| Clermont County | 211,181 | 0.98 | $85,510 |
| Dearborn County, IN | 51,094 | – | $84,735 |
| Franklin County, IN | 23,020 | 0.41 | $78,074 |
| Kenton County, KY | 171,288 | 1.3 | $80,548 |
| Warren County | 250,008 | 0.61 | $110,132 |
Cities in Hamilton County with their own page: Cincinnati.
More: Ohio statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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