Hampton, GA

Census place 1336276 · pop 8,687

D−50/ 100
🫤 Rough
C
in GA
📍 Georgia ranks #30 of 50 states →
🏆 Inequality0.35 · top 3%
🚽 Obesity46.2% · bottom 2%
Taxes
1.00% property · US 0.99%7.49% sales · US 7.00%5.19% flat income · US 4.63%

Sales & income are statewide.

The breakdown — worst first

Adult obesity46.2%2

U.S. median 36.5% · worse than most cities

46.2% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).

Commute time33 min7

U.S. median 24 min · worse than most cities

33 min average one-way commute · Average one-way commute to work, in minutes.

Uninsured adults13.0%26

U.S. median 9.3% · worse than most cities

13.0% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.

Poor mental health18.5%29

U.S. median 17.4% · worse than most cities

18.5% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).

Unhealthy air daysCounty-level6 days31

U.S. median 1 days · worse than most cities

6 unhealthy-air days per year · Days per year with unhealthy air (AQI above 100). Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Adult smoking14.9%34

U.S. median 14.6% · worse than most cities

14.9% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.

Rent$1,905/mo40

U.S. median $1,756/mo · worse than most cities

$1,905/mo typical rent · Typical monthly rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types).

Physical inactivity26.7%41

U.S. median 26.5% · worse than most cities

26.7% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.

Poverty rate13.4%41

U.S. median 12.1% · worse than most cities

13.4% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.

Violent crime rate254/100k41

U.S. median 152/100k · worse than most cities

254 violent crimes per 100k · Violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) per 100,000 residents.

Property-tax burden1.00%49

U.S. median 0.99% · worse than most cities

1.00% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.

Housing cost$283,70050

U.S. median $214,900 · worse than most cities

$283,700 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.

Median household income$75,05250

U.S. median $67,857 · better than most cities

$75,052 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.

Bachelor's degree or higher31.7%53

U.S. median 24.3% · better than most cities

31.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment rateCounty-level3.4%62

U.S. median 3.6% · better than most cities

3.4% unemployment · Share of the labor force out of work. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Air quality (AQI)County-level40 AQI68

U.S. median 42 AQI · better than most cities

40 median AQI · Median air quality index — lower is cleaner air. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Natural disaster riskCounty-level76/10069

U.S. median 77/100 · better than most cities

76/100 FEMA risk (higher = riskier) · FEMA National Risk Index — wildfire, flood, earthquake, heat and more. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Homeownership76.4%80

U.S. median 67.2% · better than most cities

76.4% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.

Population growth (5yr)+12.3%85

U.S. median +2.4% · better than most cities

+12.3% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?

Property crime rate350/100k88

U.S. median 964/100k · better than most cities

350 property crimes per 100k · Burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson per 100,000 residents.

Broadband access97.7%96

U.S. median 90.0% · better than most cities

97.7% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Income inequality0.3597

U.S. median 0.43 · better than most cities

Gini 0.35 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).

Frequently asked

Is Hampton, GA a good place to live?
By the numbers, Hampton scores 50/100 — a D− (Rough) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 22 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is income inequality and its weakest is adult obesity. Georgia overall ranks #30 of 50 states. Whether it's "good" depends on what you value — re-weight the factors to score it your way.
How safe is Hampton, GA?
Hampton reports 254 violent crimes per 100k and 350 property crimes per 100k — worse than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
Is Hampton, GA expensive to live in?
Hampton has a median home value of $283,700 and typical rent around $1,905/mo — pricier than most U.S. cities.
What's the biggest downside of living in Hampton, GA?
Its weakest measured area is adult obesity (46.2%) — 2/100, worse than most U.S. cities.
What is Hampton, GA best at?
Its strongest measured area is income inequality (0.35) — 97/100, better than most U.S. cities.

Sources: U.S. Census (ACS), CDC PLACES, FBI Crime Data Explorer, BLS, EPA AirData, FEMA National Risk Index, and Zillow.