Hampton Illinois Map

About Hampton, Illinois

Hampton is a locality in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,926. The population density is 514.2 people per km². Hampton is located at 41.5559°N, 90.4093°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61256.

Hampton unfolds along the broad, patient curve of the Mississippi River, a landscape shaped by water and sky. It lies 5.9 miles east-north-east of Bettendorf, IA (from Bettendorf, IA: bearing 68°T), and is situated 9.0 miles east-north-east of Davenport. The land here, a rich, dark loam, rises gently from the river's edge, supporting fields of corn and soybeans that stretch toward a horizon often painted with the bruised purples and pale oranges of approaching storms. In the summer, the air hangs thick with the scent of sun-baked earth and the distant, sweet perfume of ripening crops, while the river itself, a vast, shimmering highway, dictates the rhythm of the days. Trees, primarily oaks and maples, line the bluffs and dot the more secluded hollows, their leaves rustling with a sound that seems to carry the whispers of generations. The history of Hampton is intrinsically tied to the river that defines it, a place where steamboats once plied the currents and the early settlers found fertile ground and a vital artery for commerce. Its economy has long been rooted in agriculture, the bounty of the land feeding the nation, and in the steady, unhurried flow of river traffic, a constant reminder of the town's enduring connection to the wider world. Though smaller settlements have waxed and waned along this stretch of the Mississippi, Hampton has held its own, a testament to the resilience of its people and the enduring appeal of its riverfront character. The quiet hum of daily life here is punctuated by the occasional mournful cry of a distant train whistle or the low rumble of barges making their way downstream, sounds that are as much a part of Hampton's identity as the rich soil beneath its feet.

About This Hampton Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Hampton, Illinois with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Hampton and Rock Island County.

Detailed location data for Hampton includes the ZIP code (61256), telephone area code (847, 224), county seat of Rock Island County (Rock Island), and school district assignment (Hampton School District 29). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Hampton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.