Kansas
Hope is a small town in Kansas with a population of 463. Residents earn $48,750 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hope receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Hope offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hope is $48,750, 35% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 25.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Hope is $105,900, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Hope enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches, including 12.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 99.0% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $48,750 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,290 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $855 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,265 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 25.2% |
| 103% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 563 |
| County GDP | $854M |
| Restaurants | 40 |
| Healthcare | 35 |
| Retail | 75 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,558 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.36% |
| Commute Time | 23.2 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $105,900 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $183,715 |
| Census Median Rent | $725 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,558 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.36% |
| Obesity | 42.1% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.2% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.0% |
| Depression | 23.5% |
| Mental Distress | 19.5% |
| Physical Distress | 14.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.2% |
| Premature Death | 11,197/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 55.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 35 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.3 inches |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 12.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,398 ft (426 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,187/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6912°N, 97.0765°W |
| County FIPS | 20041 |
Winner: Republican by 55 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.0% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,187/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 35 |
| Restaurants | 40 |
| Retail Stores | 75 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 23.2 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |