The Town FilesHamilton County, Indiana
365,056 people. The median home is worth $405,500 (typical Indiana town: $150,400) and the median household earns $121,530.
Towns in Hamilton County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel | 99,757 | $486,800 | $141,505 | 40.6 |
| Fishers | 98,977 | $391,000 | $130,203 | 37.6 |
| Noblesville | 69,604 | $349,700 | $104,047 | 35.9 |
| Westfield | 46,410 | $425,700 | $122,789 | 36.9 |
| Cicero | 5,301 | $282,100 | $66,934 | 44.5 |
| Sheridan | 3,106 | $195,600 | $66,534 | 39.8 |
People and housing
| Hamilton County | Typical Indiana town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $405,500 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $1,574 | $888 |
| Median household income | $121,530 | $61,953 |
| Median age | 38.4 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 61.9% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.4% | 11.6% |
Jobs and pay
163,937 jobs in 2024, average pay $74,787 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 593 storm events in Hamilton County from 1996 to 2026, with 8 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Hamilton County has been included in 21 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2026 | Flood | DR-4933: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 15, 2026 | Flood | EM-3651: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
| April 22, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4173: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).