Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 28, settled in 1903.
29% of residents live below the poverty line in Hampden, above both the North Dakota town median (9.8%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). No town among the 24 in North Dakota we compare has a higher median age than Hampden. Hampden has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 199 in 1920, 29 in 2020. The archive holds 13 old photos and papers going back to 2009 and 2 maps from 1970 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hampden, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Jul 30, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Hampden.
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 74% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Hampden’s July high is 78°F, where North Dakota’s towns sit at 82°F and U.S. towns at 85°F. Hampden has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
25% of Hampden adults feel lonely. Of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Hampden. 11% of Hampden adults report frequent physical distress.
| Hampden | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 29% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 15% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 21% | 23% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 22% | 16% |
| What stands out | Hampden | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 6.8% | 10.7% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 14.8% | 10.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Hampden; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Hampden residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
City in North Dakota, United States
Hampden is a city in Ramsey County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 29 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 28 in 2025.
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Hampden has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.