Good Hope, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · McDonough County County

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 $117,134 Zillow
$788 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$69,063 median income, 2.1% 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

Good Hope, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,063
8% below
$29,904 per capita
Home Value
$95,900
66% below
Zillow: $117,134
Median Rent
$788/mo
32% below
30.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.3%
25% below
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Good Hope Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Good Hope's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
92%
Home Value
34%
Rent
68%
Poverty
45%
Bachelor's
75%
Unemployment
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Good Hope a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Good Hope residents earn a median household income of $69,063 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,904. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 550 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Good Hope is $95,900 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $117,134. Median rent is $788/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Education

25.3% of adults in Good Hope hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Good Hope has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population397
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density1,323/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,063
Per Capita$29,904
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$1,455M
Avg Weekly Wage$931

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,900
Rent$788
Ownership82.8%
Zillow$117,134
Housing Units189
Rent Burden30.0%

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,860/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
Elevation709 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.3%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute18 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Good Hope was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.