Why visit Hampton
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 3 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Windsor Theatre, Dr. O.B. Harriman House and Franklin County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 8°F.
Weather in Hampton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hampton
Hampton is a city in and the county seat of Franklin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 4,337 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 4,340 in 2024. The city is located two miles southeast of Beeds Lake State Park.
From the Wikipedia article Hampton, Iowa (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks9
Dr. O.B. Harriman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Franklin County, Iowa
Franklin County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Courthouse in Iowa, United States
Franklin County G. A. R. Soldiers' Memorial Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Iowa, United States
Franklin County Sheriff's Residence and Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
House and prison in Hampton, Iowa
H.E. Boehmler House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic dwelling located in Hampton, Iowa, United States
Hampton Double Square Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Hampton, Iowa
Reeve Electric Association Plant
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Franklin County, Iowa
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes3
History
Hampton was established in 1856 and named after Hampton, New Hampshire.
From the History section of Hampton, Iowa on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
AmericInn by Wyndham Hampton
Motel and hotel · 0.6 mi
702 Central Avenue West, Hampton
Churches and places of worship9
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare1
Map of Hampton
36 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°F | 8°F | 1.0 in |
| Feb | 30°F | 12°F | 1.3 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 24°F | 2.1 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 35°F | 4.3 in |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 5.2 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 6.1 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 4.2 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 50°F | 3.3 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 38°F | 2.5 in |
| Nov | 45°F | 25°F | 1.8 in |
| Dec | 31°F | 14°F | 1.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hampton (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Franklin County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-05-24: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2022-02-23: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-23: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-03-23: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2016-10-31: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hampton Municipal Airport (HPT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Belmond 22 mi west, about 35 min by car
- Greene 23 mi northeast, about 37 min by car
- Parkersburg 25 mi southeast, about 40 min by car
- Clarion 27 mi west, about 43 min by car
- Eldora 27 mi south, about 43 min by car
- Mason City 28 mi north, about 45 min by car
- Clear Lake 28 mi north, about 46 min by car
- Garner 32 mi northwest, about 51 min by car
- Shell Rock 32 mi east, about 51 min by car
- Charles City 35 mi northeast, about 56 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Hampton Double Square Historic District, Hampton, Iowa, Ann Sullivan-Larson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Franklin County Sheriff's Residence and Jail, Hampton, Iowa, Ann Sullivan-Larson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- H.E. Boehmler House, Hampton, Iowa, Ann Sullivan-Larson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Franklin County G.A.R. Soldiers' Memorial Hall, Hampton, Iowa, Ann Sullivan-Larson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dr. O.B. Harriman House, Hampton, Iowa, Ann Sullivan-Larson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Reeve Electric Association Plant, Ann Sullivan-Larson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Rock Island Depot and Caboose (27429521914), Tyler Silvest from Olathe, Kansas, CC BY 2.0
- Old Rock Island Caboose (27940991362), Tyler Silvest from Olathe, Kansas, CC BY 2.0
- Old Rock Island Depot - June 2016, Tyler Silvest, CC BY 2.0
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