What are the schools like in Hampton, IA?

Hampton is served primarily by Hampton-Dumont Comm School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.9:1.

What is the median household income in Hampton?

The median household income in Hampton, IA is $48,897 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.5%.

What is the weather like in Hampton, IA?

Hampton has an average high temperature of 25.4°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.7 inches.

Hampton, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Hampton, IA affordable or expensive?

Hampton's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hampton is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $88,800 and the median rent is $722 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hampton, IA?

Hampton has a violent crime rate of 94.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 517.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hampton, IA a Good Place to Live?

Hampton is a small town of 4,328 in Iowa, with a median household income of $48,897 and a 1.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Hampton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Hampton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hampton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 87.1

Hampton's overall cost of living index is 87.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hampton costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hampton, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$88,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$722	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$48,897	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hampton's violent crime rate is 94.1 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

94.1 /100k

Property Crime

517.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Hampton is served primarily by Hampton-Dumont Comm School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hampton, IA	National Avg
School District	Hampton-Dumont Comm School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hampton sees average highs of 25.4°F in January and 83.4°F in July, with 38.1 inches of annual precipitation and 27.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hampton, IA
Average High — January	25.4°F
Average High — July	83.4°F
Annual Precipitation	38.1"
Annual Snowfall	27.7"

Demographics

Metric	Hampton, IA	National Avg
Population	4,328	—
Median Age	43.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	25.2%	22.2%
65 and over	21.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hansell, IA 5 mi Geneva, IA 6 mi Chapin, IA 7 mi Bradford, IA 8 mi Latimer, IA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Hampton

Hampton, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

50441

Hampton vs Other Cities

Hampton, IA vs Hansell, IA Hampton, IA vs Geneva, IA Hampton, IA vs Chapin, IA Hampton, IA vs Bradford, IA Hampton, IA vs Latimer, IA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hampton, IA affordable or expensive?

Hampton's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hampton roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $88,800 and median rent is $722/month.

What is the crime rate in Hampton, IA?

Hampton's violent crime rate is 94.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 517.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hampton?

Public schools in Hampton are operated by Hampton-Dumont Comm School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 15.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hampton, IA a good place to live?

Hampton, IA has a population of 4,328, a median household income of $48,897, and an unemployment rate of 1.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Hampton?

Hampton averages 25.4°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.1 inches with about 27.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hampton?

Hampton, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50441.

What is the population of Hampton?

The population of Hampton, Iowa is 4,328 with a median age of 43.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hampton?

Key numbers for living in Hampton: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $88,800, median household income $48,897, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hampton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.