Hope, ID

Idaho

Hope is a small town in Idaho with a population of 164.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
164 Population 167/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $78,402 per capita
N/A Home Value $710,497 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 21.7%
36% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.9%
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.9%
36% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population164
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density167/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans88.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$78,402
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,546M
Commute27 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$710,497

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.6%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI33 (Good)
Rain30.7 in/yr
Elevation2,552 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.43

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute27 min
Broadband54.0%
Libraries6

Is Hope a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hope receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include a low poverty rate. Hope has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 4.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Education

21.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Hope experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Hope has a population of 164 with a density of 167 people per square mile. The median age is 39.0 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

164
Total Population
167
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.1%
Female 54.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Hope vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hope vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hope is N/A. The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Hope vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$78,402
Avg Weekly Wage$995
IRS Avg AGI$85,752

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.9%
36% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,496
County GDP$2,546M

Business (County)

Restaurants144
Healthcare179
Retail202
Manufacturing80

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,433
27% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.1 min
Drive Alone69.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.1%

Walkability

Zillow estimates the typical home value at $710,497.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Zillow ZHVI$710,497

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$898
1 Bedroom$950
2 Bedrooms$1,173
3 Bedrooms$1,619
4 Bedrooms$1,949

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,433
27% above US avg
In Hope, 32.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.6% report depression. 22.4% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.9%
2% above US avg
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure28.4%
Asthma12.4%
COPD6.9%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.6%
Physical Inactivity22.4%
Depression26.6%
Mental Distress19.0%
Physical Distress13.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate80.2%
Checkup Rate71.4%
Premature Death7,636/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access53.6%
Healthcare Facilities179

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Hope has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation is 30.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall30.7 inches
19% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median33.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,552 ft (778 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density167/sq mi
Coordinates48.2504°N, 116.3046°W
County FIPS16017
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 21.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 46.1-point margin. 54.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.9%
D 25.8%

Winner: Republican by 46.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.7%
36% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.43
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density167/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access54.0%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities179
Restaurants144
Retail Stores202

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.1 min
Drive Alone69.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.1%

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