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Hampton, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Calhoun County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,185 Population 361/sq mi density
$48,182 Median Income $23,978 per capita
$86,300 Home Value $96,768 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 21.6% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
545 Violent Crime/100K 1,167 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$48,182 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,300 home value, $950/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
545 violent crimes/100K (43% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Hampton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation188 ft (57 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density361/sq mi
Coordinates33.5348°N, 92.4666°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCalhoun County County
Nearest AirportSouth Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (ELD)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.6"
52% above US avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.35"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score2.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.8 / 100
Community Resilience11.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Apr 26, 2024.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 147 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 117 km
Aug 4, 2001 16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas M3.2 114 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 61 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 148 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 42 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 28 km
Jul 28, 1990 18 km W of Mountain Pine, Arkansas M2.9 145 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 43 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 39 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 54 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 50 km
Apr 26, 2024 8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana M2.7 147 km
Dec 24, 1997 7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.6 46 km
Oct 18, 2009 9 km SE of Redfield, Arkansas M2.6 101 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Leola, Arkansas M2.6 72 km
Aug 4, 1991 10 km SW of Mountain Pine, Arkansas M2.5 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 2 181 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

413 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 31 fatalities, 473 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 90 km 6
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 84 km 0
Mar 28, 1975 EF4 32 km 7
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 71 km 5
Dec 19, 1957 EF4 76 km 2
Dec 13, 2022 EF3 85 km 0
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 62 km 0
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 70 km 0
Jan 12, 2005 EF3 62 km 2
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 98 km 3
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 97 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 88 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 88 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 45 km 0
May 27, 1996 EF3 95 km 0
May 27, 1996 EF3 67 km 0
Nov 9, 1984 EF3 67 km 0
Nov 19, 1983 EF3 80 km 0
May 14, 1983 EF3 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,134 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 4,134 76 km
2022 CANEY C 11-14 2,323 82 km
2006 MOLLICY WARREN 2,175 81 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,066 81 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,042 42 km
1996 007 CORNEY LAKE BED 1,716 73 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,618 86 km
2018 MIDDLEFORK UNIT 1,514 87 km
2012 LACEY 1,439 53 km
2010 DREW 1,283 77 km
2006 SHALLOW LAKE ROAD WEST 2 H 1,146 53 km
2013 SINGLETON CREEK 1,124 38 km
2007 BOULDIN HOUSE N 3F 1,061 55 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,057 54 km
2012 ROSE HILL 1,002 73 km
2011 SHALLOW LAKE WEST 900 53 km
2006 UNNAMED 896 66 km
2000 SHALLOW LAKE W 892 53 km
1986 UNNAMED 889 54 km
1987 UNNAMED 839 55 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
November 53°F (11°C) 4.8 in
December 45°F (7°C) 5.0 in

Hampton has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.2").

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