New Hampton, Iowa facts for kids
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New Hampton, Iowa
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Location of New Hampton, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Chickasaw |
| Incorporated | April 26, 1873 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.36 sq mi (8.69 km2) |
| • Land | 3.35 sq mi (8.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,158 ft (353 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,494 |
| • Density | 1,042.36/sq mi (402.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
50659, 50661
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-56100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0459473 |
New Hampton is a city in Iowa, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Chickasaw County. In 2020, about 3,494 people lived there.
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History of New Hampton
New Hampton was started around 1855. It got its name from New Hampton, New Hampshire. One of the people who founded the city came from there.
Geography and Location
New Hampton is located in a specific spot on Earth. Its coordinates are 43.059701 degrees North and -92.314703 degrees West.
The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 3.16 square miles (8.19 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Climate and Weather
New Hampton has a varied climate. Summers are generally warm. Winters can be very cold. The city gets a good amount of rain and snow throughout the year.
| Climate data for New Hampton, Iowa (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1897–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 61 (16) |
65 (18) |
84 (29) |
94 (34) |
105 (41) |
105 (41) |
110 (43) |
104 (40) |
101 (38) |
95 (35) |
78 (26) |
64 (18) |
110 (43) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 23.3 (−4.8) |
27.8 (−2.3) |
41.0 (5.0) |
56.3 (13.5) |
68.0 (20.0) |
78.0 (25.6) |
80.8 (27.1) |
78.8 (26.0) |
72.6 (22.6) |
59.1 (15.1) |
42.8 (6.0) |
29.1 (−1.6) |
54.8 (12.7) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 14.4 (−9.8) |
18.8 (−7.3) |
31.7 (−0.2) |
45.2 (7.3) |
57.2 (14.0) |
67.5 (19.7) |
70.5 (21.4) |
68.4 (20.2) |
61.0 (16.1) |
48.0 (8.9) |
33.3 (0.7) |
20.8 (−6.2) |
44.7 (7.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 5.5 (−14.7) |
9.8 (−12.3) |
22.4 (−5.3) |
34.1 (1.2) |
46.5 (8.1) |
56.9 (13.8) |
60.2 (15.7) |
58.0 (14.4) |
49.3 (9.6) |
36.9 (2.7) |
23.8 (−4.6) |
12.4 (−10.9) |
34.6 (1.4) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −34 (−37) |
−33 (−36) |
−25 (−32) |
5 (−15) |
20 (−7) |
34 (1) |
41 (5) |
35 (2) |
19 (−7) |
0 (−18) |
−14 (−26) |
−29 (−34) |
−34 (−37) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.31 (33) |
1.38 (35) |
2.35 (60) |
4.18 (106) |
4.95 (126) |
6.59 (167) |
4.99 (127) |
4.59 (117) |
3.83 (97) |
2.66 (68) |
2.07 (53) |
1.67 (42) |
40.57 (1,030) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 9.7 (25) |
10.3 (26) |
6.2 (16) |
1.4 (3.6) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
2.9 (7.4) |
7.9 (20) |
38.5 (98) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 6.2 | 5.5 | 7.3 | 9.3 | 10.9 | 10.0 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 7.5 | 6.8 | 5.4 | 6.2 | 90.6 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 4.5 | 4.0 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 4.2 | 17.4 |
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Population and People
The number of people living in New Hampton has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1870 | 455 | — |
| 1880 | 1,105 | +142.9% |
| 1890 | 1,314 | +18.9% |
| 1900 | 2,339 | +78.0% |
| 1910 | 2,275 | −2.7% |
| 1920 | 2,539 | +11.6% |
| 1930 | 2,458 | −3.2% |
| 1940 | 2,933 | +19.3% |
| 1950 | 3,323 | +13.3% |
| 1960 | 3,456 | +4.0% |
| 1970 | 3,621 | +4.8% |
| 1980 | 3,940 | +8.8% |
| 1990 | 3,660 | −7.1% |
| 2000 | 3,692 | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 3,571 | −3.3% |
| 2020 | 3,494 | −2.2% |
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2020 Census Information
In 2020, the city had 3,494 people. There were 1,535 households, which are groups of people living together.
Most people in New Hampton are White (90.2%). Other groups include Black or African American (1.0%), Native American (0.1%), and Asian (0.4%). About 7.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the city was 42.8 years old. About 24.4% of the people were under 20 years old. Also, 22.6% were 65 years or older. Slightly more than half of the residents (52.1%) were female.
Education in New Hampton
The New Hampton Community School District runs the public schools in the area.
There is also a private school called St. Joseph's Catholic School. It is part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Dubuque. The first school building opened in 1904. After a fire in 1921, a new school was built in 1922. This new building cost over $56,000 and included a space for a stage, auditorium, or gym.
Notable People from New Hampton
Many interesting people have come from New Hampton, including:
- William Barloon – He was held in Iraq during Saddam Hussein's time.
- Rich Christensen – He created and produced the TV show Pinks!.
- Greg Ganske – A former U.S. Representative.
- Mike Humpal – A former NFL player for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Duane Josephson – A Major League Baseball catcher.
- Kim Olson – A military officer and political candidate.
- Bertha M. Rice – A writer and conservationist.
- Coleen Rowley – A United States attorney.
- Sarah Utterback – An actress.
- Carleton H. Wright – An admiral.
Images for kids
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Built in 1929, the Chickasaw County Courthouse serves as the center for county services.
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Aerial photograph of New Hampton from the southwest
See also
In Spanish: New Hampton (Iowa) para niños
