Hampton, Iowa facts for kids
Hampton is a town in Iowa, USA. It's the main town, or county seat, of Franklin County, Iowa. In 2020, about 4,337 people lived there.
Quick facts for kids
Hampton, Iowa
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Location of Hampton, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Franklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.42 sq mi (11.46 km2) |
| • Land | 4.42 sq mi (11.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,145 ft (349 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,337 |
| • Density | 980.11/sq mi (378.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50441
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-33960 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0457225 |
Contents
- Where is Hampton Located?
- What's the Weather Like in Hampton?
- Who Lives in Hampton?
- What Kind of Jobs and Businesses are in Hampton?
- Schools in Hampton
- Fun Things to Do: Arts and Culture
- Franklin County Soldiers Memorial Hall
- Parks and Outdoor Activities
- How to Get Around Hampton
- Famous People from Hampton
- See also
Where is Hampton Located?
Hampton is located at specific coordinates: 42.743164 degrees North and -93.207872 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The city covers a total area of about 4.43 square miles (11.46 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
What's the Weather Like in Hampton?
Hampton experiences a climate known as a "hot-summer humid continental climate." This means it has warm, humid summers and cold winters.
You can see more details about the weather in Hampton below:
| Climate data for Hampton, Iowa, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 65 (18) |
68 (20) |
88 (31) |
95 (35) |
107 (42) |
106 (41) |
109 (43) |
105 (41) |
102 (39) |
96 (36) |
80 (27) |
70 (21) |
109 (43) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 46.3 (7.9) |
50.3 (10.2) |
69.1 (20.6) |
80.9 (27.2) |
88.2 (31.2) |
92.5 (33.6) |
93.3 (34.1) |
91.2 (32.9) |
89.5 (31.9) |
83.2 (28.4) |
67.3 (19.6) |
50.9 (10.5) |
95.1 (35.1) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 25.4 (−3.7) |
30.2 (−1.0) |
43.3 (6.3) |
58.2 (14.6) |
70.2 (21.2) |
80.3 (26.8) |
83.4 (28.6) |
81.4 (27.4) |
75.4 (24.1) |
61.9 (16.6) |
45.1 (7.3) |
31.4 (−0.3) |
57.2 (14.0) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 16.7 (−8.5) |
21.1 (−6.1) |
33.4 (0.8) |
46.5 (8.1) |
58.9 (14.9) |
69.3 (20.7) |
72.7 (22.6) |
70.3 (21.3) |
62.8 (17.1) |
49.9 (9.9) |
35.2 (1.8) |
22.9 (−5.1) |
46.6 (8.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 7.9 (−13.4) |
11.9 (−11.2) |
23.6 (−4.7) |
34.8 (1.6) |
47.6 (8.7) |
58.3 (14.6) |
61.9 (16.6) |
59.1 (15.1) |
50.2 (10.1) |
38.0 (3.3) |
25.4 (−3.7) |
14.5 (−9.7) |
36.1 (2.3) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −13.9 (−25.5) |
−8.8 (−22.7) |
1.6 (−16.9) |
21.6 (−5.8) |
34.0 (1.1) |
45.9 (7.7) |
51.5 (10.8) |
49.1 (9.5) |
35.7 (2.1) |
23.3 (−4.8) |
8.6 (−13.0) |
−6.5 (−21.4) |
−16.7 (−27.1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −34 (−37) |
−31 (−35) |
−35 (−37) |
9 (−13) |
22 (−6) |
35 (2) |
40 (4) |
36 (2) |
22 (−6) |
−1 (−18) |
−14 (−26) |
−23 (−31) |
−35 (−37) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.97 (25) |
1.31 (33) |
2.09 (53) |
4.26 (108) |
5.25 (133) |
6.06 (154) |
4.70 (119) |
4.24 (108) |
3.30 (84) |
2.54 (65) |
1.80 (46) |
1.59 (40) |
38.11 (968) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 7.9 (20) |
6.7 (17) |
4.5 (11) |
1.7 (4.3) |
trace | 0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.2 (0.51) |
2.9 (7.4) |
8.1 (21) |
32.0 (81) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 6.5 | 5.9 | 7.8 | 10.7 | 13.5 | 12.3 | 9.4 | 8.9 | 9.1 | 9.3 | 6.7 | 7.4 | 107.5 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 4.7 | 3.8 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.2 | 4.9 | 19.2 |
| Source 1: NOAA (average snow/snow days 1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
Who Lives in Hampton?
The population of Hampton has changed over many years. Here's how it has grown and shrunk since 1870:
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1870 | 588 | — |
| 1880 | 1,598 | +171.8% |
| 1890 | 2,067 | +29.3% |
| 1900 | 2,727 | +31.9% |
| 1910 | 2,617 | −4.0% |
| 1920 | 2,992 | +14.3% |
| 1930 | 3,473 | +16.1% |
| 1940 | 4,006 | +15.3% |
| 1950 | 4,432 | +10.6% |
| 1960 | 4,501 | +1.6% |
| 1970 | 4,376 | −2.8% |
| 1980 | 4,630 | +5.8% |
| 1990 | 4,133 | −10.7% |
| 2000 | 4,218 | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 4,461 | +5.8% |
| 2020 | 4,337 | −2.8% |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, about 4,337 people lived in Hampton. There were 1,755 households, which are like family units or groups of people living together.
Most people in Hampton were White (72.8%). Other groups included Black or African American (0.5%), Native American (0.9%), and Asian (0.6%). About 28.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Hampton was 39.7 years old. About 28.2% of the people were under 20 years old. This means there are many young people and families in the town.
What Kind of Jobs and Businesses are in Hampton?
Hampton has been home to some interesting businesses.
In 2007, a large wind farm called Buffalo Creek was built nearby. It creates electricity using wind power. This farm was later sold to a company called Alliant Energy.
Hampton also used to have a factory for Winnebago Industries, which makes recreational vehicles (RVs). This factory focused on fiberglass parts. However, it moved to another town in 2008.
Schools in Hampton
The schools in Hampton are part of the Hampton–Dumont Community School District. This school district was formed in 1995 when the Dumont and Hampton school districts joined together.
Fun Things to Do: Arts and Culture
Hampton is home to the Franklin County Fair. This is a big event where people gather for fun, food, and entertainment. Over the years, many famous musicians have performed at the fair, including Luke Bryan and Rascal Flatts.
Franklin County Soldiers Memorial Hall
Hampton has a special building called the Franklin County Soldiers Memorial Hall. It was built in 1890 and has a unique eight-sided shape. This building honors local soldiers who fought in the American Civil War. You can visit it by making an appointment.
Parks and Outdoor Activities
If you like spending time outdoors, Beeds Lake State Park is just a few miles northwest of Hampton. It's a great place to enjoy nature.
How to Get Around Hampton
Hampton is easy to reach because two main highways, U.S. Route 65 and Iowa Highway 3, cross through the city. Interstate 35 is also nearby, about nine miles to the west.
Hampton also has its own airport, Hampton Municipal Airport, located on the southwest side of town.
Famous People from Hampton
Many notable people have connections to Hampton:
- Jack Bailey (1907–1980) was an actor and host of the game show Queen for a Day.
- Tom Latham (born 1948) served as a U.S. Representative for Iowa.
- William D. Leahy (1875–1959) was a very important Fleet Admiral and served as Chief of Staff to President Roosevelt during World War II.
- Raef LaFrentz (born 1976) is a former professional basketball player in the NBA.
See also
In Spanish: Hampton (Iowa) para niños
