Hope, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Dickinson County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
463
Population
1,187/sq mi density
$48,750
Median Income
$24,290 per capita
$105,900
Home Value
$189,583 Zillow
$725
Median Rent
25.6% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,900 home value, $725/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Hope experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 13.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dickinson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salina Regional (SLN) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.3 in |
Hope has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.8").