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Hope, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Anchorage Municipality County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
28 Population 1/sq mi density
37°F Avg Temperature 200 sunny days/yr
865 Violent Crime/100K 3,827 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
865 violent crimes/100K (128% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Hope, AK

At a Glance

Violent Crime
865/100K
128% above
3,827/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
60.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.1%
12% below
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
37°F
200 sunny days/yr

How Hope Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
228%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hope a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Hope reports 865 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 128% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,827/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Hope hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 60.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hope has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Data Overview

People

Population28
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans28.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$53,300
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$32,113M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,436

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$230,483
Housing Units223
Rent Burden28.8%

Crime

F
Violent865/100K
Property3,827/100K

Health

Obesity28.1%
Diabetes6.1%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death9,853/100K

Climate

Avg Temp37°F
Sunny Days200/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation295 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+60.7%
Graduate+22.5%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 56%
Broadband9.0%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Hope was built in 1984.
32.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
26.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 785 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.