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Hope, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Hempstead County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,787
Population
822/sq mi density
$44,353
Median Income
$27,010 per capita
$87,800
Home Value
$109,820 Zillow
$777
Median Rent
29.7% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
724
Violent Crime/100K
4,097 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$44,353 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,800 home value, $777/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
724 violent crimes/100K (91% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Hope enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 353 ft (108 m) |
| Area | 10.7 sq mi (27.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 822/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6682°N, 93.5889°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hempstead County County |
| Nearest Airport | Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (TXK) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 82.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.0 in |
Hope has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (3.4").