New York · Off-grid & homestead potential

Hamilton County

63BoltScore / 100
#4 of 62 in New York

Hamilton County is a solid bolthole (63/100). Its strengths are abundant rainfall (49.4″/yr) with little drought and low natural-disaster risk. The trade-offs: a short, cold growing season (41.3°F avg) and tighter state governance (64% Republican).

How Hamilton County scores

Hazard Safety85
Freedom33
Food13
Isolation67
Sovereignty79
Water99
Affordability66
$272kTypical home
1%Property tax
$4,967Land / acre
49.4"Annual rain
0.1% of yrsSevere drought
74 miNearest metro
3People / sq mi
0%Federal land
41.3°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Hamilton County, New York

Is Hamilton County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

Hamilton County is a solid bolthole (63/100). Its strengths: abundant rainfall (49.4″/yr) with little drought and low natural-disaster risk. Watch-outs: a short, cold growing season (41.3°F avg) and tighter state governance (64% Republican).

How much does land cost in Hamilton County, New York?

Land in Hamilton County runs about $4,967 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Hamilton County?

Hamilton County gets about 49.4" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 0.1% of years.

How remote is Hamilton County?

The nearest major metro is about 74 miles away, and population density is 3 people per square mile.

How Hamilton compares in New York

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