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Hampton, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · York County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
493 Population 1,369/sq mi density
$80,208 Median Income $34,733 per capita
$174,500 Home Value $276,439 Zillow
$875 Median Rent 40.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
179 Violent Crime/100K 852 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,208 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,500 home value, $875/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
179 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Hampton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. The area receives 27.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,767 ft (539 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density1,369/sq mi
Coordinates40.8811°N, 97.8875°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyYork County County
Nearest AirportCentral Nebraska Regional (GRI)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.5"
20% below US avg
Snowfall 27.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score52.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience70.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

75 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 17, 2025.

Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 102 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 129 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 129 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 129 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 128 km
Jan 4, 2016 11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska M3.5 148 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 136 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 117 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 127 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 103 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 127 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 87 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 127 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 134 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 93 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 127 km
Apr 7, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.2 128 km
Jun 12, 2017 6 km N of Jewell, Kansas M3.2 130 km
May 6, 2021 2 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.1 125 km
Jul 18, 1990 10 km SSW of Ord, Nebraska M3.0 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

798 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 27 fatalities, 574 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 55 km 4
May 22, 2004 EF4 78 km 1
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 68 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 35 km 3
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 32 km 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 51 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 76 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 60 km 4
May 5, 1964 EF4 71 km 0
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 43 km 1
May 30, 1954 EF4 95 km 6
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 71 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 42 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 48 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 26 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 21 km 0
Sep 22, 2001 EF3 51 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 95 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.8 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in
October 53°F (11°C) 1.9 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 0.8 in

Hampton has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 25°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.6").

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