The Town FilesHopkinton, Iowa
City in Delaware County · population 622 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $127,400
- Household income
- $71,563
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 33 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 36
- Median age
- 40.1
Hopkinton is a city of 622 people in Delaware County, Iowa. The median home is worth $127,400, below the typical Iowa town ($156,300). It ranks better for a vacation home than 98% of Iowa towns, better for families than 95% of Iowa towns, better transit than 81% of Iowa towns.
How Hopkinton ranks
Percentile among Iowa towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Iowa towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hopkinton is worth $127,400, below the typical Iowa town ($156,300). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $71,563, which is more affordable than 83% of Iowa towns. Median rent is $441 a month. 80.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hopkinton | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $127,400 | $156,300 |
| Median rent | $441 | $820 |
| Median household income | $71,563 | $69,254 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 80.1% | 77.1% |
| Median year built | 1944 | 1962 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hopkinton
| People | Hopkinton | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.5% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 28.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.3% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.8% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 6.5% | 7.1% |
| Average commute | 22.2 min | 21.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.4% | 88.5% |
Weather in Hopkinton
July highs average 83.1°F and January lows 11.4°F. About 39.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 32.7 inches of snow (typical Iowa town: 32.5 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 153 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
36 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hopkinton since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Iowa town. 16 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on March 13, 1990 about 6.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 12 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 11, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 53 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on June 18, 1998.
Severe weather in Delaware County since 1996
Delaware County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 23, 2020 | Biological | DR-4483: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3480: Covid-19 |
| August 20, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4386: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| October 31, 2016 | Flood | DR-4289: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| July 31, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4135: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Delaware County
Delaware County had 6,669 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,287 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Hopkinton itself the ACS puts it at 7.7%.
Public schools in Hopkinton
1 public school with 101 students, about 11.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston Elementary School | 1-2 | 101 | 11.2 |
Towns near Hopkinton
- Monticello, IA8.4 mi · 4,040 people · home $175,200
- Earlville, IA9.7 mi · 716 people · home $161,400
- Dyersville, IA11.8 mi · 4,477 people · home $234,100
- Cascade, IA12.8 mi · 2,386 people · home $196,200
- Farley, IA14.1 mi · 1,766 people · home $266,000
- Manchester, IA14.4 mi · 5,065 people · home $139,400
- Coggon, IA15.0 mi · 701 people · home $164,700
- Anamosa, IA16.2 mi · 5,450 people · home $172,600
Hopkinton questions
Is Hopkinton, Iowa a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hopkinton scores better for retirees than 24% of Iowa towns and quieter than 73%. 15.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.1).
How much does a house cost in Hopkinton?
The median owner-occupied home in Hopkinton is valued at $127,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,563, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $441 a month.
What is the weather like in Hopkinton?
July highs average 83.1°F and January lows 11.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.3 inches of precipitation a year and 32.7 inches of snow.
Does Hopkinton get tornadoes?
36 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hopkinton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on March 13, 1990. The typical Iowa 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)