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Hampton, IA

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Population
4,264
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,143 ft
Median Home Value
$99,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$631/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$47,088
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Hampton

Hampton is a friendly, easygoing community in north-central Iowa that serves as the Franklin County seat. Daily life centers around a historic courthouse square with local diners, small shops, and essential services close together. Just a few minutes down the road, Beeds Lake State Park provides a scenic spot for fishing, boating, camping, and walking along the shoreline by the stone spillway. It is a convenient setup that lets you finish your morning errands in town and be out on the water a short drive later.

Franklin County G.A.R. Soldiers' Memorial Hall, Hampton, Iowa

Summers revolve around regional traditions, especially every July when the Franklin County Fair draws crowds for concerts, carnival rides, and 4-H events. Families are served by the Hampton-Dumont-CAL school district, and daily routines stay simple with grocery stores, healthcare, and local businesses right in town. For anyone looking for an affordable, peaceful Midwestern small town with great outdoor recreation nearby, Hampton offers a comfortable place to settle down.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.4rating

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