Hampton, Iowa

Hampton's longitude and latitude coordinates, in decimal form are 42.743164, -93.207872.{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|4.43|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=2012-05-11|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archive-date=2012-01-25}}

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Hampton has a hot-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps.

{{Weather box

|location = Hampton, Iowa, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–present

|single line = Yes

|Jan record high F = 65

|Feb record high F = 68

|Mar record high F = 88

|Apr record high F = 95

|May record high F = 107

|Jun record high F = 106

|Jul record high F = 109

|Aug record high F = 105

|Sep record high F = 102

|Oct record high F = 96

|Nov record high F = 80

|Dec record high F = 70

|year record high =

|Jan avg record high F = 46.3

|Feb avg record high F = 50.3

|Mar avg record high F = 69.1

|Apr avg record high F = 80.9

|May avg record high F = 88.2

|Jun avg record high F = 92.5

|Jul avg record high F = 93.3

|Aug avg record high F = 91.2

|Sep avg record high F = 89.5

|Oct avg record high F = 83.2

|Nov avg record high F = 67.3

|Dec avg record high F = 50.9

|year avg record high F = 95.1

|Jan high F = 25.4

|Feb high F = 30.2

|Mar high F = 43.3

|Apr high F = 58.2

|May high F = 70.2

|Jun high F = 80.3

|Jul high F = 83.4

|Aug high F = 81.4

|Sep high F = 75.4

|Oct high F = 61.9

|Nov high F = 45.1

|Dec high F = 31.4

|year high F =

|Jan mean F = 16.7

|Feb mean F = 21.1

|Mar mean F = 33.4

|Apr mean F = 46.5

|May mean F = 58.9

|Jun mean F = 69.3

|Jul mean F = 72.7

|Aug mean F = 70.3

|Sep mean F = 62.8

|Oct mean F = 49.9

|Nov mean F = 35.2

|Dec mean F = 22.9

|year mean F =

|Jan low F = 7.9

|Feb low F = 11.9

|Mar low F = 23.6

|Apr low F = 34.8

|May low F = 47.6

|Jun low F = 58.3

|Jul low F = 61.9

|Aug low F = 59.1

|Sep low F = 50.2

|Oct low F = 38.0

|Nov low F = 25.4

|Dec low F = 14.5

|year low F =

|Jan avg record low F = -13.9

|Feb avg record low F = -8.8

|Mar avg record low F = 1.6

|Apr avg record low F = 21.6

|May avg record low F = 34.0

|Jun avg record low F = 45.9

|Jul avg record low F = 51.5

|Aug avg record low F = 49.1

|Sep avg record low F = 35.7

|Oct avg record low F = 23.3

|Nov avg record low F = 8.6

|Dec avg record low F = -6.5

|year avg record low F = -16.7

|Jan record low F = -34

|Feb record low F = -31

|Mar record low F = -35

|Apr record low F = 9

|May record low F = 22

|Jun record low F = 35

|Jul record low F = 40

|Aug record low F = 36

|Sep record low F = 22

|Oct record low F = -1

|Nov record low F = -14

|Dec record low F = -23

|year record low F =

|precipitation colour = green

|Jan precipitation inch = 0.97

|Feb precipitation inch = 1.31

|Mar precipitation inch = 2.09

|Apr precipitation inch = 4.26

|May precipitation inch = 5.25

|Jun precipitation inch = 6.06

|Jul precipitation inch = 4.70

|Aug precipitation inch = 4.24

|Sep precipitation inch = 3.30

|Oct precipitation inch = 2.54

|Nov precipitation inch = 1.80

|Dec precipitation inch = 1.59

|year precipitation inch =

|Jan snow inch = 7.9

|Feb snow inch = 6.7

|Mar snow inch = 4.5

|Apr snow inch = 1.7

|May snow inch = trace

|Jun snow inch = 0.0

|Jul snow inch = 0.0

|Aug snow inch = 0.0

|Sep snow inch = 0.0

|Oct snow inch = 0.2

|Nov snow inch = 2.9

|Dec snow inch = 8.1

|year snow inch = 32.0

|unit precipitation days = 0.01 in

|Jan precipitation days = 6.5

|Feb precipitation days = 5.9

|Mar precipitation days = 7.8

|Apr precipitation days = 10.7

|May precipitation days = 13.5

|Jun precipitation days = 12.3

|Jul precipitation days = 9.4

|Aug precipitation days = 8.9

|Sep precipitation days = 9.1

|Oct precipitation days = 9.3

|Nov precipitation days = 6.7

|Dec precipitation days = 7.4

|unit snow days = 0.1 in

|Jan snow days = 4.7

|Feb snow days = 3.8

|Mar snow days = 2.5

|Apr snow days = 0.9

|May snow days = 0.0

|Jun snow days = 0.0

|Jul snow days = 0.0

|Aug snow days = 0.0

|Sep snow days = 0.0

|Oct snow days = 0.2

|Nov snow days = 2.2

|Dec snow days = 4.9

|source 1 = NOAA (average snow/snow days 1981–2010)

{{cite web

|url = https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/us-climate-normals/#dataset=normals-monthly&timeframe=30&location=IA&station=USC00133584

|publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

|title = U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access (1991–2020)

|access-date = July 25, 2022

}}

{{cite web

|url = https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/services/data/v1?dataset=normals-monthly&stations=USC00133584&format=pdf&dataTypes=MLY-TMAX-NORMAL,MLY-TMIN-NORMAL,MLY-TAVG-NORMAL,MLY-PRCP-NORMAL,MLY-SNOW-NORMAL

|publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

|title = U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access (1981–2010)

|access-date = July 25, 2022

}}

|date = July 2022

|source 2 = National Weather Service

{{cite web

|url = https://www.weather.gov/wrh/climate?wfo=dmx

|publisher = National Weather Service

|title = NOAA Online Weather Data

|access-date = July 25, 2022

}}

}}

{{Historical populations

|type= USA

|align= right

|width= 20%

|state= Iowa

|shading=

|percentages=

|1870|588

|1880|1598

|1890|2067

|1900|2727

|1910|2617

|1920|2992

|1930|3473

|1940|4006

|1950|4432

|1960|4501

|1970|4376

|1980|4630

|1990|4133

|2000|4218

|2010|4461

|2020|4337

|source={{center|U.S. Decennial Census{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}}}|footnote=Source: {{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|title=U.S. Census website|access-date=2020-03-29}}

}}

File:HamptonIowaPopPlot.png

As of the census of 2020,{{cite web |title=2020 Census |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/decade/2020/2020-census-main.html |publisher=United States Census Bureau}} there were 4,337 people, 1,755 households, and 1,067 families residing in the city. The population density was 980.2 inhabitants per square mile (378.4/km²). There were 1,937 housing units at an average density of 437.8 per square mile (169.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 72.8% White, 0.5% Black or African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 13.9% from other races and 11.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 28.8% of the population.

Of the 1,755 households, 29.2% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 6.6% were cohabitating couples, 28.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 19.9% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 39.2% of all households were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals, 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.

The median age in the city was 39.7 years. 28.2% of the residents were under the age of 20; 4.7% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 23.0% were from 25 and 44; 22.3% were from 45 and 64; and 21.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

At the 2000 census there were 4,218 people, 1,766 households, and 1,110 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|986.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 1,928 housing units at an average density of {{convert|450.9|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makup of the city was 90.9% White, 0.1% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 7.7% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.0%.{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}

Of the 1,766 households 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.1% were non-families. 32.4% of households were one person and 18.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.89.

Age spread: 23.2% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.1% 65 or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.1 males.

The median household income was $33,005 and the median family income was $45,391. Males had a median income of $29,706 versus $20,909 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,907. About 7.0% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.6% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

In 2007, the 200 MW Buffalo Creek Wind Farm was developed by Wind Capital Group and later sold to Alliant Energy later the same year.[http://www.alternative-energy-news.info/press/buffalo-creek-wind-farm-sold/ Sale of Buffalo Creek Wind Farm - alternative-energy-news.info - December 12th, 2007]

Hampton was at one time home of Winnebago Industries Fiberglass division until the plant was moved to Forest City in 2008.{{Cite news|last=Jim|first=Offiner|date=12 June 2009|title=Hampton to lose Winnebago plant|work=The Courier|url=https://wcfcourier.com/business/local/hampton-to-lose-winnebago-plant/article_a10f9194-c584-5d53-b6e0-e1e5f5b1e850.html|access-date=}}

Hampton–Dumont Community School District operates the area public schools."[https://educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/SDRP2017_HAMPTON-DUMONT.pdf Hampton-Dumont]." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on September 15, 2018. It was established on July 1, 1995, by the merger of the Dumont and Hampton school districts.{{cite web|url=https://www.educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/District%20Reorganization%20History%20final.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190209124738/https://www.educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/District%20Reorganization%20History%20final.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-date=2019-02-09|title=REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66|publisher=Iowa Department of Education|access-date=2019-08-01}}

The Franklin Country Fair is held in Hampton. In past years the star attractions have been Marty Robbins, Marty Stuart, Luke Bryan, Trace Adkins, Rascal Flatts, David Nail, The Marshall Tucker Band and Lonestar. At the 2011 fair the acts were Lincoln Brewster, Kellie Pickler, and Charlie Daniels Band.{{cite web|url=http://franklincountyfair.com|title=Entertainment for the 2011 Fair|publisher=Franklin County Fair |access-date= 2011-07-22}}

The city has an unusual octagonal building constructed in 1890 to commemorate the local soldiers who fought in the American Civil War. It can be toured by appointment.[https://www.franklincountyia.gov/departments/veterans_affairs/gar_memorial_hall.php G.A.R. Memorial Hall]

Beeds Lake State Park is located a few miles northwest of the city.

The city is intersected by two major highways: U.S. Route 65 and Iowa Highway 3. Interstate 35 is nine miles west of town. There is also an airport, Hampton Municipal, located on the city's southwest side.

== Notable people ==

• Jack Bailey (1907–1980), actor, host of the game show Queen for a Day
• Tom Latham (born 1948), U.S. Representative for {{ushr|IA|4}}
• William D. Leahy (1875–1959), Fleet Admiral, Chief of Staff to President Roosevelt during World War II
• Arthur E. Rankin (1888–1962), Iowa educator and politician
• Thomas J. B. Robinson (1868–1958), U.S. Representative from Iowa
• Kent Slater (born 1945), Illinois state legislator and judge
• Raef LaFrentz (born 1976), former NBA player for the Portland Trail Blazers.
• George Lambert, Olympic medalist

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• All-American Red Heads

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• [http://www.franklincountyiowa.com Hampton Economic Development]
• [http://www.hamptoniowa.org Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce]
• [http://www.franklincountyiowa.com/Community/Main_Street.php Hampton Main Street]
• [http://www.hamptonchronicle.com Hampton Chronicle]
• [http://www.city-data.com/city/Hampton-Iowa.html City Data] Comprehensive Statistical Data and more about Hampton

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