Hampton Nebraska Map

About Hampton, Nebraska

Hampton is a locality in Hamilton County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 653. The population density is 409.0 people per km². Hampton is located at 40.8789°N, 97.8859°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68843.

Hampton breathes with the expansive quiet of the Nebraska prairie, a place where the sky often feels like the widest canvas imaginable. It lies 24.0 miles east of Grand Island, NE (from Grand Island, NE: bearing 97°T), and is situated 6.2 miles east of Aurora. The land here, a gentle swell and fall of rich, dark soil, rolls out towards horizons that seem to stretch into forever, punctuated by stands of cottonwood trees that trace the faint paths of ephemeral creeks and ditches. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, washes over the fields in a honeyed light, catching the dust motes dancing in the still air and lending a soft, golden hue to the weathered barns and silos that dot the landscape. The air itself carries the clean scent of tilled earth and growing grain, a subtle perfume that speaks of the land's enduring generosity. The story of Hampton is written in the fertile soil and the resilience of its people, a narrative woven from the threads of agricultural endeavor. For generations, this has been a place where the harvest dictates the rhythm of life, where the economy is tethered to the bounty of corn and soybeans that stretch across these plains. The original settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land, laid down roots that have deepened over time, creating a character defined by a quiet determination and a strong sense of community. While grand monuments are absent, the enduring spirit of Hampton is evident in the well-maintained farmsteads and the collective pride in the land that sustains them, a distinct echo of lives lived in concert with the seasons.

About This Hampton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hampton, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.878901, -97.885887. 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 Hamilton County.

Detailed location data for Hampton includes the ZIP code (68843), telephone area code (308), county seat of Hamilton County (Aurora), and school district assignment (Hampton Public Schools). 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.