Hamilton County, Iowa
Hamilton County, Iowa | |
|---|---|
The Hamilton County Courthouse in Webster City | |
Location within the U.S. state of Iowa | |
| Coordinates: 42°23′27″N 93°42′33″W / 42.390789°N 93.709130°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| Founded | January 8, 1857 |
| Named after | William W. Hamilton |
| Seat | Webster City |
| Largest city | Webster City |
| Area | |
• Total | 577.486 sq mi (1,495.68 km2) |
| • Land | 576.731 sq mi (1,493.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.755 sq mi (1.96 km2) 0.13% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 15,039 |
• Estimate (2024) | 14,856 |
| • Density | 26.076/sq mi (10.068/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 515 |
| Congressional district | 4th |
| Website | hamiltoncounty.iowa.gov |
| |
Hamilton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 15,039, and was estimated to be 14,856 in 2024. The county seat and the largest city is Webster City. The county was named to honor William W. Hamilton, a President of the Iowa State Senate.