Iowa
New Hampton is a small town in Iowa with a population of 3,462. Residents earn $61,491 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Based on current data, New Hampton receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. New Hampton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in New Hampton is $61,491, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. 10.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in New Hampton is $159,200, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $838 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
New Hampton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 140 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 644 per 100,000, 67% below the national average.
19.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
New Hampton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches, including 38.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 95.5% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.5% |
| 66% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,491 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,494 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,066 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $81,462 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.8% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 430 |
| County GDP | $1,087M |
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Healthcare | 34 |
| Retail | 46 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,062 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.92% |
| Commute Time | 16.5 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |
| Census Median | $159,200 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $172,421 |
| Census Median Rent | $838 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,062 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.92% |
| Obesity | 40.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.2% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,659/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 34 |
| Total Violent | 140.1/100K |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 140.1/100K |
| Total Property | 644.3/100K |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 168.1/100K |
| Theft | 448.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 28.0/100K |
| Arson | 28.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.6 inches |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,157 ft (353 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,033/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0562°N, 92.3147°W |
| County FIPS | 19037 |
Winner: Republican by 37.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.7% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,033/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 34 |
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Retail Stores | 46 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 16.5 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |