About Hampton
Set in the northern part of Iowa, Hampton is a small town, home to 4,340 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Hampton holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.42 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 982 residents per square mile.
📰 Hampton News Today
- James David "Jim" Maurer Obituary (1944 - 2026) - New Hampton, IA - KWWL Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- In Republican-led Iowa, the GOP nominee for governor introduces an anti-establishment message - Chronicle-Tribune Chronicle-Tribune · Aug 17
- In Republican-led Iowa, the GOP nominee for governor introduces an anti-establishment message The Killeen Daily Herald · Aug 14
- In Republican-led Iowa, the GOP nominee for governor introduces an anti-establishment message Temple Daily Telegram · Aug 13
- City of New Hampton sued for defamation, breach of contract Iowa Capital Dispatch · Jun 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Hampton Unique
- One of 14 places in the US named Hampton — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Franklin County Historical Museum · Museum
- Franklin County Historical Soc · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hampton
- Beeds Lake State Park reviews ★
- East Park reviews ★
- Hampton City Park reviews ★
- Harriman Park reviews ★
- Longdpun Habitat Area - Lukes Wetland · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Progress Park reviews ★
- Robinson County Park reviews ★
- W-K-W County Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Hampton
- Hampton-Dumont High School
- Hampton-Dumont Middle School
- North Side Elementary School
- South Side Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Franklin General Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)4,340
Rank in state#98 of 940
Land area4.42 sq mi
Density982/sq mi
Coordinates42.7420, -93.2050