At a Glance
Median Income
$80,208
$34,733 per capita
Home Value
$174,500
Zillow: $298,434
Median Rent
$875/mo
40.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.1%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
13.2% smoking rate
How Hampton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hampton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hampton a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hampton residents earn a median household income of $80,208 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,733. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 646 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hampton is $174,500 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,434. Median rent is $875/month, with 40.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
26.1% of adults in Hampton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hampton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population493
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density1,369/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$80,208
Per Capita$34,733
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$1,248M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$174,500
Rent$875
Ownership88.8%
Zillow$298,434
Housing Units191
Rent Burden40.0%
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain30.4 in/yr
Elevation1,767 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.1%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Hampton was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.