[4] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.43 square miles (11.47 km2), all land.

There were 1,937 housing units at an average density of 437.8 per square mile (169.0/km2).

[12] Hampton was at one time home of Winnebago Industries Fiberglass division until the plant was moved to Forest City in 2008.

[14] It was established on July 1, 1995, by the merger of the Dumont and Hampton school districts.

In past years the star attractions have been Marty Robbins, Marty Stuart, Luke Bryan, Trace Adkins, Rascal Flatts, David Nail, The Marshall Tucker Band and Lonestar.

At the 2011 fair the acts were Lincoln Brewster, Kellie Pickler, and Charlie Daniels Band.

[16] The city has an unusual octagonal building constructed in 1890 to commemorate the local soldiers who fought in the American Civil War.

[17] Beeds Lake State Park is located a few miles northwest of the city.

There is also an airport, Hampton Municipal, located on the city's southwest side.