Hampton, Illinois
Hampton is a village of 1,926 people in Rock Island County, Illinois, founded in 1834.
Why visit Hampton
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Fred Schwengel Memorial Bridge, Black's Store and East Hill House and Carriage House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 14°F.
Weather in Hampton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hampton
Hampton is a village in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,779 at the time of the 2020 census. down from 1,863 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Hampton, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Fred Schwengel Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 2.6 mi
Interstate 80 over the Mississippi River
Museums and landmarks14
Black's Store
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Hampton, Illinois
East Hill House and Carriage House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in Iowa, United States
Forest Grove School No. 5
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Place in Iowa listed on National Register of Historic Places
Lock and Dam No. 14
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Lock and dam on the Mississippi River, near LeClaire, Iowa USA
Roswell Spencer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in Riverdale, Iowa, USA
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Where to stay1
History
The village was originally in territory claimed by the Sauk and Meskwaki Native Americans, and several Woodland era Native mounds are located in the village limits, and in the adjacent Illiniwek Forest Preserve. The village in 1834 was platted as "Milan" (not the village 13 miles south-southwest in Illinois—see Milan, Illinois for more). The "paper town" did not sell initially because of the swampy riverfront, and being adjacent to the north end of the Rock Island Rapids. However, settlers drained the swamps by the end of the 19th century, and the village was founded by 1900 as Hampton— the original name of Milan, Illinois. Black's Store, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was the first mercantile store to open in Northwest Illinois.
From the History section of Hampton, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries37
Map of Hampton
66 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 14°F | 1.5 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 18°F | 1.6 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 28°F | 2.6 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 40°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 4.8 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 62°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 66°F | 4.2 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 64°F | 4.1 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 56°F | 3.4 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 44°F | 2.6 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 31°F | 2.1 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 20°F | 1.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Le Claire L&D 14 (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
Rock Island County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-09-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2008-06-24: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- East Moline 3 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Bettendorf 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Carbon Cliff 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Moline 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Colona 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Coal Valley 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Davenport 10 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Rock Island 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Geneseo 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
- Clinton 21 mi northeast, about 34 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
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- 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
- St Mary's Church - Hampton, Illinois, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hampton Grace United Methodist Church, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Black's Store Hampton IL, Ctjf83, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2017 Forest Grove School No. 5 03, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- EastHillHouse1, EastHillHouse, CC BY-SA 4.0
- I-80 Bridge, Ctjf83, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mississippi River Lock and Dam number 14, US Army Corps of Engineers, photographer unknown, Public domain
- Image-Mississippi River Lock and Dam number 14 with eagles, Carol Arney, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Public domain
- Pleasant Valley, Iowa, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Roswell Spencer House - outbuilding, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
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