Newhope, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Howard County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
296 Population 98/sq mi density
$111,300 Home Value $151,510 Zillow
60°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Newhope, AR

At a Glance

Home Value
$111,300
61% below
Zillow: $151,510
Bachelor's Degree+
27.3%
19% below
79.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Newhope Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Newhope's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
39%
Poverty
62%
Bachelor's
81%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Newhope a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Newhope is $111,300 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,510. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.

Education

27.3% of adults in Newhope hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below the national average). 79.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Newhope has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population296
Median Age23.1 yrs
Density98/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$21,278
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$909M
Avg Weekly Wage$842

Housing

Home Value$111,300
Rent
Ownership69.2%
Zillow$151,510
Housing Units84
Rent Burden29.6%

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,555/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain54.6 in/yr
Elevation731 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.3%
High School+79.5%
Graduate+22.5%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute35 min
Broadband61.5%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Newhope was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.0% of the population has a disability.