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Hampton, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Dakota County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
510 Population 415/sq mi density
$106,111 Median Income $45,325 per capita
$305,700 Home Value $352,142 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
123 Violent Crime/100K 2,992 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$106,111 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$305,700 home value, $950/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
123 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Hampton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.1°F
18% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation973 ft (297 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density415/sq mi
Coordinates44.6088°N, 93.0026°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDakota County County
Nearest AirportMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)10.4 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.06 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.27 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience92.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

532 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 67 fatalities, 1,239 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 62 km 21
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 72 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 99 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 52 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 50 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 62 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 51 km 6
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 84 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 98 km 1
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 97 km 0
May 25, 2008 EF3 64 km 1
May 15, 1998 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 100 km 1
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 98 km 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 23 km 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 49 km 1
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 32 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,904 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 UNNAMED 2,904 73 km
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 65 km
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 95 km
2004 EAGAN 925 30 km
1990 UNNAMED 598 34 km
1995 LV 68 CARVER 532 50 km
1990 UNNAMED 513 30 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.9 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 1.0 in

Hampton has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.8").

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