Hamilton feels like a walkable, friendly county seat anchored by a striking historic courthouse, roomy parks, local shops, casual restaurants and a small‑town arts/winery scene—perfect for multi‑week contracts where you want quiet downtime, affordable living and a community that’s easy to plug into for evenings and weekends.
If you want bigger‑city options on days off, Lampasas is about 45–46 miles away and Killeen roughly 68 miles — both offer more dining, shopping and regional hospital/airport access for occasional weekend trips.