The Town FilesNew Hampton, Iowa
City in Chickasaw County · population 3,494 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $167,700
- Household income
- $62,870
- Jan low / Jul high
- 6° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 39 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 36.6
New Hampton is a city of 3,494 people in Chickasaw County, Iowa. The median home is worth $167,700, above the typical Iowa town ($156,300). It ranks hipper than 95% of Iowa towns, more walkable than 83% of Iowa towns, more vibrant than 81% of Iowa towns.
How New Hampton 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 New Hampton is worth $167,700, above the typical Iowa town ($156,300). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $62,870, which is more affordable than 26% of Iowa towns. Median rent is $743 a month. 70.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Hampton | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $167,700 | $156,300 |
| Median rent | $743 | $820 |
| Median household income | $62,870 | $69,254 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 70.0% | 77.1% |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1962 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.9% | — |
Who lives in New Hampton
| People | New Hampton | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.6 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.1% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 26.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.3% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.3% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 4.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.4% | — |
| Work from home | 5.0% | 7.1% |
| Average commute | 15.3 min | 21.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.0% | 88.5% |
Weather in New Hampton
July highs average 80.8°F and January lows 5.5°F. About 40.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 38.5 inches of snow (typical Iowa town: 32.5 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 158 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Hampton since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Iowa town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on July 12, 1971 about 7.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 15, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 47 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 29, 2014.
Severe weather in Chickasaw County since 1996
Chickasaw County has been included in 19 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 |
| August 27, 2017 | Severe Storm | DR-4334: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| October 31, 2016 | Flood | DR-4289: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Chickasaw County
Chickasaw County had 5,115 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,425 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in New Hampton itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Public schools in New Hampton
3 public schools with 1,071 students, about 13.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampton Elementary School | PK-4 | 459 | 14.3 |
| New Hampton High School | 9-12 | 332 | 11.4 |
| New Hampton Middle School | 5-8 | 280 | 14.0 |
Towns near New Hampton
- Charles City, IA18.2 mi · 7,396 people · home $115,400
- Cresco, IA24.0 mi · 3,888 people · home $117,200
- Waverly, IA24.4 mi · 10,394 people · home $223,300
- Osage, IA29.5 mi · 3,627 people · home $160,700
New Hampton questions
Is New Hampton, Iowa a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Hampton scores better for retirees than 69% of Iowa towns and quieter than 37%. 20.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.6).
How much does a house cost in New Hampton?
The median owner-occupied home in New Hampton is valued at $167,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,870, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $743 a month.
What is the weather like in New Hampton?
July highs average 80.8°F and January lows 5.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.6 inches of precipitation a year and 38.5 inches of snow.
Does New Hampton get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Hampton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on July 12, 1971. 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)