North Dakota
Hope is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 321. Residents earn $53,750 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hope receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Hope offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hope is $53,750, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Hope is $110,400, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $636 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
25.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Hope has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches, including 34.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,750 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,323 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,192 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $102,381 |
| Unemployment | 6.8% |
| 89% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 84 |
| County GDP | $213M |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Retail | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Commute Time | 12.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.2% |
| Census Median | $110,400 |
| 61% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $636 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 26.5% |
| Studio | $769 |
| 1 Bedroom | $795 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $965 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.0% |
| Obesity | 34.7% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.1% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Mental Distress | 15.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,084/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 37.7% |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 38.7°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 4°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 20.9 inches |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 34.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,231 ft (375 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 526/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3244°N, 97.7192°W |
| County FIPS | 38091 |
Winner: Republican by 25.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.7% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.74 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 526/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Retail Stores | 7 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 12.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.2% |