At a Glance
Median Income
$48,750
$24,290 per capita
Home Value
$105,900
Zillow: $189,583
Median Rent
$725/mo
25.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
83.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
25.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
18.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hope a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hope residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,290. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 563 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hope is $105,900 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,583. Median rent is $725/month, with 25.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Education
12.0% of adults in Hope hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
83.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hope has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population463
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density1,187/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$24,290
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty25.2%
County GDP$854M
Avg Weekly Wage$855
Housing
A+
Home Value$105,900
Rent$725
Ownership77.9%
Zillow$189,583
Housing Units177
Rent Burden25.6%
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,197/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain34.3 in/yr
Elevation1,398 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+83.6%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband77.9%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Hope was founded in 1871.
The median home in Hope was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Salina Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.