Hope, KS

Hope, KS

At a Glance

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)

Is Hope a Good Place to Live?

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 3.1% (14% below 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 $183,715. 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.

Safety & Crime

Hope reports 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,305/100K.

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 58°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

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