Hamilton County, IA Public Records

District Court
2300 Superior St, Ste 9
Webster City, IA 50595 https://www.iowacourts.gov/iowa-court
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM M-F CST
P: 515-832-9600
F: 515-832-9519
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Small Claims, Probate, Family, Traffic, Ordinance
Restricted Records: No juvenile, sealed, dissolution of marriage, mental health, domestic abuse records released
Probate fax is same as main fax number. Judicial Magistrates, part of the District Court, have jurisdiction over simple misdemeanors, including scheduled violations, county and municipal infractions, and small claims.

Hamilton County, IA Vital Records

Contact the Hamilton County Office of the County Recorder if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Hamilton County
County Recorder
2300 Superior St, #6
Courthouse
Webster City, IA 50595 https://www.hamiltoncounty.org/depart
8AM-4:30PM CST
Phone: 515-832-9535
Fax: 515-832-8620
Recorded Documents

Hamilton County Vital Certificates

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

Get a vital certificate.

Hamilton County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 576.68 sq mi
Population (2009): 15,238
  • Females: 50.1%
  • White: 96.3%
  • Black/African American: 0.4%
  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 2.7%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 93.8%
Population Change (2000-2009): -1,197
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 2.1%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 4.4%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 8.8%
High School Graduates (2000): 87.3%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 17.5%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.43
Housing Units (2000): 7,082
Homeownership Rate (2000): 72.8%
Migration Flow to Hamilton County, IA from (2007-2008):

Hamilton County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $417,749
  • Construction: $14,509
  • Retail Trade: $15,752
  • Professional and Technical Services: $9,137
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $11,498
  • Retail Trade: $15,752
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $3,785
  • Manufacturing: $141,371
  • Farms: $69,983
  • Government: $54,518
Employed (2000): 8,485
Unemployed (2000): 220
Unemployment Rate (2009): 7.1%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $35,530
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,160
Local Government Revenue (2007): $60,400 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $36,469 (thou. dol.)

Hamilton County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 193
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.4
Deaths (2007): 153
  • Per 1,000 population: 9.8
Infant Deaths (2007): 0
  • Per 1,000 population: 0

Hamilton County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 60
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 2
  • Forcible rape: 6
  • Robbery: 3
  • Aggravated Assault: 49
Property Crimes (2008): 270
  • Burglary: 74
  • Larceny-Theft: 185
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 11

Hamilton County Genealogy Records