The Town FilesHampton, Arkansas
City in Calhoun County · population 1,181 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $91,300
- Household income
- $46,458
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 35.4
Hampton is a city of 1,181 people in Calhoun County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $91,300, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks better for a vacation home than 94% of Arkansas towns, quieter than 80% of Arkansas towns, more of a college town than 79% of Arkansas towns.
How Hampton ranks
Percentile among Arkansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arkansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hampton is worth $91,300, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $46,458, which is more affordable than 86% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $800 a month. 68.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hampton | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $91,300 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $800 | $792 |
| Median household income | $46,458 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 68.0% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 16.9% | — |
Who lives in Hampton
| People | Hampton | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.4 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.4% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 26.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.9% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.1% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.9% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 25.1 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.9% | 84.4% |
Weather in Hampton
July highs average 92.5°F and January lows 32.4°F. About 50.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.0 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 76 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 60 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hampton since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 8, 1979 about 5.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 27, 2015.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on April 22, 1967.
Severe weather in Calhoun County since 1996
Calhoun County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2026 | Fire | FM-5676: Bunker Fire |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3636: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3627: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 4, 2023 | Winter Storm | DR-4700: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 27, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3541: Hurricane Laura |
Jobs and pay in Calhoun County
Calhoun County had 3,268 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $73,626 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Hampton itself the ACS puts it at 6.3%.
Public schools in Hampton
2 public schools with 506 students, about 11.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAMPTON HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 256 | 10.2 |
| HAMPTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-6 | 250 | 13.9 |
Towns near Hampton
- Bearden, AR15.9 mi · 776 people · home $74,600
- East Camden, AR16.8 mi · 798 people · home $110,400
- Hermitage, AR18.0 mi · 525 people · home $107,800
- Norphlet, AR18.6 mi · 766 people · home $120,800
- Smackover, AR19.3 mi · 1,630 people · home $118,600
- Fordyce, AR19.8 mi · 3,396 people · home $92,600
- Camden, AR22.1 mi · 10,612 people · home $107,400
- Warren, AR23.6 mi · 5,453 people · home $76,700
Hampton questions
Is Hampton, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hampton scores better for retirees than 35% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 80%. 19.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.4).
How much does a house cost in Hampton?
The median owner-occupied home in Hampton is valued at $91,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $46,458, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $800 a month.
What is the weather like in Hampton?
July highs average 92.5°F and January lows 32.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.5 inches of precipitation a year and 1.0 inches of snow.
Does Hampton get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hampton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 8, 1979. The typical Arkansas town has had 24.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)