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Mount Hope, WI

Wisconsin

Mount Hope is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 239. Residents earn $61,875 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
239 Population 854/sq mi density
$61,875 Median Income $25,839 per capita
$95,000 Home Value
$807 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$61,875 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, $807/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,875
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $95,000
66% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.3%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent $807
31% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 43.8%
36% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.7%
14% lower than US avg

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

People

Population239
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density854/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,875
Per Capita$25,839
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$2,999M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent$807
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units97
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Uninsured9.8%
Smoking18.1%
Depression26.1%
Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain38.5 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation1,137 ft (347 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute32 min
Broadband91.0%
Libraries13

Is Mount Hope a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mount Hope receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Mount Hope offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mount Hope is $61,875, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. 10.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mount Hope is $95,000, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $807 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Mount Hope experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches, including 37.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Mount Hope has a population of 239 with a density of 854 people per square mile. The median age is 40.5 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.5%), with 5.4% Black.

Population

239
Total Population
854
People / sq mi
40.5yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 51.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Mount Hope vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mount Hope vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mount Hope is $61,875, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Mount Hope vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,875
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,839
Avg Weekly Wage$913
IRS Avg AGI$64,257

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.7%
14% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,509
County GDP$2,999M

Business (County)

Restaurants130
Healthcare102
Retail185
Manufacturing61

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,354
24% above US avg
Cost of Living94.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.58%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.3 min
Drive Alone94.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Hope is $95,000, 66% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $807 (31% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$95,000
66% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$807
31% below US avg
Rent Burden51.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedrooms$1,097
3 Bedrooms$1,405
4 Bedrooms$1,572

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.8%
Housing Units97
Median Year Built1958

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,354
24% above US avg
Effective Rate4.58%
In Mount Hope, 43.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.8% of residents lack health insurance. 18.1% are current smokers. 26.1% report depression. 32.6% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity43.8%
36% above US avg
Diabetes10.8%
Heart Disease6.4%
High Blood Pressure30.1%
Asthma11.6%
COPD7.2%
Cancer7.1%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking18.1%
29% above US avg
Binge Drinking21.2%
Physical Inactivity32.6%
Depression26.1%
Mental Distress19.1%
Physical Distress14.4%
Short Sleep36.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.3%
Uninsured9.8%
14% above US avg
Primary Care1:2,369
Dentists1:2,229
Mental Health1:565
Checkup Rate74.1%
Dental Visits59.4%
Premature Death7,009/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access66.9%
Healthcare Facilities102
Mount Hope has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.5 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.5 inches
1% above US avg
Snowfall37.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,137 ft (347 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density854/sq mi
Coordinates42.9696°N, 90.8596°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS55043
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 11.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 18.2-point margin. 91.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.4%
D 40.2%

Winner: Republican by 18.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.3%
66% below US avg
High School+91.2%
Graduate Degree+1.4%
School Test Score5.81
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density854/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access91.0%
Public Libraries13
Healthcare Facilities102
Restaurants130
Retail Stores185

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.3 min
Drive Alone94.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.5%

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