Mount Hope, KS

Kansas · Metropolitan Area

Mount Hope is a small town in Kansas with a population of 754. Residents earn $76,667 per year, which is 2% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
754 Population 559/sq mi density
$76,667 Median Income $34,835 per capita
$136,900 Home Value $223,928 Zillow
$900 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,667 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,900 home value, $900/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $76,667
2% higher than US avg
Home Value $136,900
51% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.7%
21% lower than US avg
Median Rent $900
23% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.9%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.6%
56% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Mount Hope Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population754
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density559/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 88%

Economy

A+
Median Income$76,667
Per Capita$34,835
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$41,525M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$136,900
Rent$900
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$223,928
Rent Burden25.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.7%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain28.3 in/yr
Elevation1,431 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.7%
High School+85.0%
School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute29 min
Libraries20

Is Mount Hope a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mount Hope receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Mount Hope stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mount Hope is $76,667, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mount Hope is $136,900, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

26.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Mount Hope enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Mount Hope has a population of 754 with a density of 559 people per square mile. The median age is 40.2 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.3%), with 1.3% Hispanic, 4.5% Black.

Population

754
Total Population
559
People / sq mi
40.2yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.8%
Female 54.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Mount Hope vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.7%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.3%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mount Hope vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mount Hope is $76,667, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Mount Hope vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,667
2% above US avg
Per Capita Income$34,835
Avg Weekly Wage$1,166
IRS Avg AGI$76,783

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)14,427
County GDP$41,525M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,236
Healthcare1,737
Retail1,624
Manufacturing494

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,510
57% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.02%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.7 min
Work from Home7.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Hope is $136,900, 51% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $900 (23% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $223,928.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$136,900
51% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$223,928

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$62
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio75.7%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$900
23% below US avg
Rent Burden25.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$702
1 Bedroom$753
2 Bedrooms$947
3 Bedrooms$1,223
4 Bedrooms$1,397

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,510
57% above US avg
Effective Rate4.02%
In Mount Hope, 36.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.7% report depression. 22.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Mount Hope vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.9%
15% above US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure30.1%
Asthma10.3%
COPD6.0%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.7%
Physical Inactivity22.1%
Depression24.7%
Mental Distress18.0%
Physical Distress11.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.4%
Checkup Rate71.4%
Premature Death10,292/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access84.1%
Healthcare Facilities1,737

Crime Rates: Mount Hope vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)65

Safety Score

Mount Hope has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 28.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall28.3 inches
26% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,431 ft (436 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density559/sq mi
Coordinates37.8726°N, 97.6552°W
County FIPS20173
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 26.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 13.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.1%
D 42.3%

Winner: Republican by 13.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.7%
21% below US avg
High School+85.0%
School Test Score5.80
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density559/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries20
Healthcare Facilities1,737
Restaurants1,236
Retail Stores1,624

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)65

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.7 min
Work from Home7.7%

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