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Stanhope, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Hamilton County County
Stanhope, IA
At a Glance
How Stanhope Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stanhope's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Stanhope a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Stanhope residents earn a median household income of $64,479 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,998. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 487 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stanhope is $106,400 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,430. Median rent is $564/month, with 21.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1940.
Safety & Crime
Stanhope reports 319 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,838/100K.
Education
13.8% of adults in Stanhope hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stanhope has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.