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Hampton, Iowa

Hampton, Iowa, in Franklin county, is 47 miles W of Waterloo, Iowa (center to center) and 152 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city has a population of 4,218.

The People and Families of Hampton

In Hampton, about 55% of adults are married.

Hampton benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hampton had a median family income of $45,391. An unusual characteristic of Hampton is the share of people in it who work at home.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Hampton ($1,060). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Hampton are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Hampton Housing

About 71% of housing units in Hampton are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Hampton, 85% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Hampton are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

Hampton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyHampton Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Hampton Short Commute Times
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 7%Hampton Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 9%Hampton Low Violent Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 16%Hampton Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 17%Hampton Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Hampton, IA

Comparing Hampton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens97
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men76
Well-Paid Single Women75
Female Share of the Population76
Racial Diversity69
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Male Share of the Population55

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income76
People in Middle Class or Better75
People Above Poverty64
College Educated Adults54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home910
Public Transportation Use89

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents86
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Housing Recently Built35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime910

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