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Hampton’s story
167 years in pictures
Census counts: 198 in 1900, 432 in 2020. The archive holds 16 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1949 on.
- 1859Hampton is settled
HamptonFL
Photo: The Bushranger · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
502
2025 Census estimate · +8.2% since 2020
Typical home
$274K
+5.3% in a year
Household income
$42K
median
Median age
41.7
years
Jobs based here
7
A commuter town
Is Hampton a good place to live?
Hampton’s density of trails is 1.4 miles per square mile, above both Florida’s towns (0.4) and U.S. towns (0.4). Hampton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Hampton stand out
Where Hampton beats most towns.
Small town
502 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Hampton: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hampton, and how to reach them.
PowerFPL14.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Hampton WTP water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Hampton’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Florida you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereBradford Supervisor of ElectionsBradford County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2023
ZIP code3204432044 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 17, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hampton.
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: very high risk in Hampton, mostly hurricanes
Hampton’s FEMA risk score stands at 82 of 100, above both the Florida town median (73 of 100) and the median of U.S. towns (44 of 100). Of the losses FEMA expects here, 44% come from hurricanes and 34% from inland flooding. Federal disaster aid has reached households in Hampton after 7 declared disasters, most recently in 2024.
82risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland floodingTornadoes
2
paid flood claims since 2004
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
Hampton has 0.0 jobs per working resident, so most workers leave town for work
The income of the median household in Hampton is $42,000. For half of commuters, work is under 23 miles away. Hampton: 30% of residents live below the poverty line. The top destinations are Gainesville (26%), Jacksonville (16%) and Starke (5%).
0%work in town
| Hampton | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 30% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $42,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Hampton0%
Gainesville26%
Jacksonville16%
Starke5%
Lake Butler2%
23 mi
median commute distance
7
jobs based in Hampton
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Housing
Compared with most of Florida and the rest of the country, the median rent in Hampton is lower
Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home gained 5.3% in value. For households in Hampton, the share who own their home is 72%.
$274KZillow home value
| Hampton | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $796 a month | $1,647 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 72% | 72% | 73% |
Typical home value
Hampton$274K
Florida$375K
+5.3%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
In Hampton, expect mild winters and hot summers
Hampton’s peak summer temperature stands at 92°F.
92°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter45–69°
Spring56–82°
Summer71–91°
Fall60–82°
Dec 24
typical first frost
Feb 8
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Hampton stands out in Florida and nationally: a larger share of its adults report frequent mental distress
In Hampton, just over a third of adults have obesity. Among 637 Florida towns, just 2 have a higher share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Hampton.
| Hampton | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 16% | 17% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 13% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 15% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 25% | 25% |
31 measures vs. Florida
0 better12 too close to call19 worse
| What stands out | Hampton | FL |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 21.1% | 12.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.7% | 7.2% |
| More adults in frequent mental distress | 21.8% | 15.8% |
Lake Butler Hospital
15.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
2.6%conserved
2.6%
conserved · 19 of 729 acres
1.5 mi
of trails · 1.4 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 60 attractions →Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and 15 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Hampton. Close and well known come first.
19 mi Stadium & arenaBen Hill Griffin Stadium
34 mi Park & preserveGinnie Springs
23 mi State parkPaynes Prairie
38 mi Ancient siteDevil's Den
21 mi MuseumFlorida Museum of Natural History200K visitors a year
39 mi State parkIchetucknee Springs State ParkSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium: The original uploader was Hughs at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 2.5 · Ginnie Springs: (WT-de) Mistoffeles, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Paynes Prairie: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Devil's Den: Eric Beach, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Florida Museum of Natural History: WillMcC, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ichetucknee Springs State Park: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 2.5
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Hampton
17pages on Hampton
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Hampton; the nearest are
Academy for Five Element AcupunctureUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Gainesville18.4 miUniversity of FloridaUniversity or college · Public · Gainesville19.6 mi$6,381 in-state tuitionCoastal Pines Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Waycross, GA94.3 mi$3,268 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Hampton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Florida.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Hampton for work
Where Hampton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
7jobs based in Hampton
0%of working residents work in town
23 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Hampton
City in Florida, United States
Hampton is a city in Bradford County, Florida, United States. It is located in North Florida. The population was 432 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1925
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 151 ft
- ZIP code
- 32044
- Area code
- 352
Questions about Hampton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hampton, FL a good place to live?
Hampton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.