Local servicesHospitalMayo Clinic Health System Cannon Falls9.2 miPost officeHampton Post Office1.9 miTown hallHampton City Hall1.9 miPoliceCannon Falls Police Department7.2 miFire stationRandolph - Hampton Fire Department Station 21.9 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 34 min5:26 am – 9:00 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 49 min7:45 am – 4:34 pm
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People1,682 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 44.3660 householdsMedian household income $113,654Median home value $393,400Median rent $1,156 a month94% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $3,083 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023
Work and commuting2.9% unemployment rate71% of adults are in the labour force, 954 employedMain industries: education and health care 17%, manufacturing 16%, construction 11%Average commute 27 minutes79% drive alone, 6% car-pool, 1% walk or cycle, 13% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023, ZIP area
Education and languages20% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher95% finished high school, 5% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 98%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 81°F, lows 61°FColdest month January: highs 22°F, lows 3°F34 in of rain a yearwettest month June41 in of snow a year, on about 26 days8 days above 90°F, 159 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Rosemount Rsch & Outreach Ctr station, 10 mi away; snow from Farmington 3 Nw
Parks and public landsSo. Branch Vermillion River State Aquatic Management Area (Dakota)state conservation land · 3.4 mi · 62 acresChimney Rock State Scientific and Natural Areastate conservation land · 3.6 mi · 76 acresVermillion Highlands Research Recreation and State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 6.0 mi · 2,840 acresVermillion River State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 6.6 mi · 1,079 acresGemini State Aquatic Management Area (Goodhue)state conservation land · 6.8 mi · 82 acresLake Byllesby Parkpark · 6.7 mi · 69 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively ModerateDakota County, MN, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsStrong wind Very HighHail Relatively HighTornado Relatively HighWinter weather Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality73% of days had good air in 2025267 of 365 days measured88 moderate, 5 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 5 unhealthy daysMedian index 35, worst day 175main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Dakota County monitors, MN
Internet at home89% of households have a broadband subscription64% have cable, fibre or DSL10% rely on a mobile data plan alone6% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023
Drinking waterHamptonserves 691 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation991 ft302 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
