Good Hope, IL

Illinois

Good Hope is a small town in Illinois with a population of 397. Residents earn $69,063 per year, which is 8% below the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
397 Population 1,323/sq mi density
$69,063 Median Income $29,904 per capita
$95,900 Home Value $118,931 Zillow
$788 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$69,063 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,900 home value, $788/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $69,063
8% lower than US avg
Home Value $95,900
66% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.3%
25% lower than US avg
Median Rent $788
32% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.1%
16% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.6%
55% lower than US avg

How Good Hope Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population397
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density1,323/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,063
Per Capita$29,904
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$1,455M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,900
Rent$788
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$118,931
Rent Burden30.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity37.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.9%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain39.1 in/yr
Elevation709 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.3%
High School+96.8%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute18 min
Broadband86.5%
Libraries4

Is Good Hope a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Good Hope receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Good Hope stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Good Hope is $69,063, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Good Hope is $95,900, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $788 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

25.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Good Hope experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Good Hope has a population of 397 with a density of 1,323 people per square mile. The median age is 35.3 years, 9% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.5%).

Population

397
Total Population
1,323
People / sq mi
35.3yrs
Median Age
9% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Good Hope vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.2%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.8%
94% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Good Hope vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Good Hope is $69,063, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Good Hope vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$69,063
8% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,904
Avg Weekly Wage$931
IRS Avg AGI$62,557

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.6%
55% below US avg
Establishments (County)550
County GDP$1,455M

Business (County)

Restaurants73
Healthcare66
Retail95
Manufacturing13

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,316
52% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.54%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.9 min
Drive Alone87.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Good Hope is $95,900, 66% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $788 (32% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $118,931.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$95,900
66% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$118,931

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$788
32% below US avg
Rent Burden30.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,316
52% above US avg
Effective Rate5.54%
In Good Hope, 37.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.9% report depression. 21.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Good Hope vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.1%
16% above US avg
Diabetes9.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure31.3%
Asthma10.3%
COPD6.6%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.3%
Physical Inactivity21.6%
Depression23.9%
Mental Distress18.4%
Physical Distress12.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.0%
Checkup Rate74.9%
Premature Death7,860/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.3/10
Exercise Access83.0%
Healthcare Facilities66

Crime Rates: Good Hope vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Good Hope has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.1 inches
3% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation709 ft (216 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,323/sq mi
Coordinates40.5574°N, 90.6753°W
County FIPS17109
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 25.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 18.9-point margin. 86.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.5%
D 39.7%

Winner: Republican by 18.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.3%
25% below US avg
High School+96.8%
School Test Score5.34
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density1,323/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.5%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities66
Restaurants73
Retail Stores95

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.9 min
Drive Alone87.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.8%

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