Hampton, Iowa

Hampton, Iowa
City
Location of Hampton, Iowa
Coordinates: 42°44′35″N93°12′28″W / 42.74306°N 93.20778°W / 42.74306; -93.20778
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Franklin
Area [1]
• 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)
• 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
Area code	641
FIPS code	19-33960
GNIS feature ID	0457225
Website	www.hamptonia.us

Hampton is a town and county seat of Franklin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 4,337 at the time of the 2020 census. ^{[2] [3]}

Hampton in 1907

Geography

Hampton's longitude and latitude coordinates, in decimal form are 42.743164, -93.207872. ^[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.43 square miles (11.47 km²), all land. ^[5]

Climate

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

Climate data for Hampton, Iowa, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–present
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) [6] [7]
Source 2: National Weather Service [8]

Demographics

Historical population

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%
Source: "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved March 29, 2020. Source: U.S. Decennial Census [9] [2]

The population of Hampton, Iowa from US census data

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 4,218 people, 1,766 households, and 1,110 families living in the city. The population density was 986.4 inhabitants per square mile (380.9/km²). There were 1,928 housing units at an average density of 450.9 per square mile (174.1/km²). 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%. ^[10]

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.

Economy

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. ^[11] Hampton was at one time home of Winnebago Industries Fiberglass division until the plant was moved to Forest City in 2008. ^[12]

Education

Hampton–Dumont Community School District operates the area public schools. ^[13] It was established on July 1, 1995, by the merger of the Dumont and Hampton school districts. ^[14]

Arts and culture

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. ^[15]

Parks and recreation

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

Transportation

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 Iowa's 4th congressional district
• 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.

See also

• Iowa portal

• All-American Red Heads

References

1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
2. "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
4. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
5. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
6. "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access (1991–2020)". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
7. "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access (1981–2010)". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
8. "NOAA Online Weather Data". National Weather Service. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
9. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
10. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
11. Sale of Buffalo Creek Wind Farm - alternative-energy-news.info - December 12th, 2007
12. Jim, Offiner (June 12, 2009). "Hampton to lose Winnebago plant". The Courier.
13. "Hampton-Dumont." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on September 15, 2018.
14. "REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 9, 2019. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
15. "Entertainment for the 2011 Fair". Franklin County Fair. Retrieved July 22, 2011.

External links

• Hampton Economic Development
• Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce
• Hampton Main Street
• Hampton Chronicle
• City Data Comprehensive Statistical Data and more about Hampton