Photo: Ann Sullivan-Larson · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Hampton is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns
Hampton differs from Iowa on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 17 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hampton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hampton
Making ends meet is harder in Hampton
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (18.5%), vs 12% across Iowa. Housing insecurity (13.4% vs 9.4%) and utility shut-off threats (9% vs 6.4%) are higher too. 16.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Hampton adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34%), vs 24.8% across Iowa. Habits ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Hampton
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 6.9% across Iowa. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.6%), vs 3.3% across Iowa. Heart disease is also above the state: 9%, vs 6.6% across Iowa. In all, Hampton runs above Iowa on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Hampton is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Hampton is healthier than 16%. Against the 4,698 towns with similar household incomes ($35K–$59K), it’s healthier than 46%. Health Grade ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Iowa figure falls outside Hampton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Hampton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hampton is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns, #131 of 140 in Iowa. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 51% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 10%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Hampton’s median household income is $47,088; among the 4,698 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($35K–$59K), it’s healthier than 46%, about where its income would put it.
Where Hampton compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.5% (U.S. 76.5%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.1% of Hampton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Everyday habits, side by side with Iowa
Share of adults, with the Iowa figure marked.
0.6 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Hampton adults…
Hampton runs above IA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hampton
1 hospital in Hampton, plus the nearest just outside it.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Hampton; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Hampton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
How Hampton adults are doing
About the same as Iowa on each measure.
1 in 3 Hampton adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Hampton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton | C− | 42.1% | 14.9% | 17.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hampton adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hampton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hampton is better than Iowa on 1 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Iowa figure falls inside Hampton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hampton | IA | U.S. | vs IA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.8%21.4–28.4 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.1–18.3 | 12.7% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%15.1–19.1 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.1%34.1–50.5 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.9%13–17.1 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.3%35.3–43.7 | 33.9% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.5%33.4–42 | 35.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.3%28–34.8 | 27% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.1%8.9–11.4 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.6–10.6 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9%8–10.2 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.7%8.2–11.3 | 6.9% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4–5.2 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.4%12.4–18.6 | 11.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.8%14.9–20.8 | 14.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34%28.8–39.3 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%14.5–20.9 | 20.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35%28.7–41.9 | 32.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.3%10.9–16.1 | 7.3% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.8%74.2–81.2 | 77.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.9%59.1–66.4 | 66.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.5%81.3–85.6 | 84.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.5%78.1–82.9 | 77.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.5%60.3–70.3 | 66.6% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.4%68.6–82.9 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.3%17.2–23.7 | 20.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33%27.9–38.5 | 32.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25%21.2–29.2 | 23.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.5%15.5–22 | 12% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.4%11.3–15.7 | 9.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9%7.7–10.5 | 6.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.3%8–10.7 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.1%13.2–19.2 | 10% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.6%31.1–40.2 | 28.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.3%15.7–21 | 12.7% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.2%14.1–18.3 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.2%9–11.4 | 7.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.7%5.9–7.7 | 4.3% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10%8.7–11.5 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.4–5.8 | 3.4% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Iowa figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Hampton
Is Hampton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hampton is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #131 of 140 in Iowa. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 46%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hampton?
CDC estimates 42.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.1% and 50.5%, against 37.7% across Iowa and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hampton?
Franklin General Hospital in Hampton, 1.0 miles in a straight line from Hampton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Hampton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.9–16.1%), against 7.3% across Iowa.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Hampton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hampton.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Iowa figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.