At a Glance
Median Income
$36,715
$23,235 per capita
Home Value
$97,200
Zillow: $209,510
Median Rent
$593/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
22.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
23.1% 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?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hampton residents earn a median household income of $36,715 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,235. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 880 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hampton is $97,200 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,510. Median rent is $593/month, with 27.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
11.7% of adults in Hampton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hampton has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,695
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density389/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$36,715
Per Capita$23,235
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty22.2%
County GDP$1,556M
Avg Weekly Wage$915
Housing
A+
Home Value$97,200
Rent$593
Ownership70.3%
Zillow$209,510
Housing Units811
Rent Burden27.0%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking23.1%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death12,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation1,803 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute22 min
Broadband63.8%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Hampton was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.