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New Hampton, IA
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New Hampton, IA
At a Glance
How New Hampton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Hampton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is New Hampton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
New Hampton residents earn a median household income of $61,491 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,494. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 430 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Hampton is $159,200 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,421. Median rent is $838/month, with 24.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
New Hampton reports 140 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 644/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.7% of adults in New Hampton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Hampton has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.