Stanhope, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Hamilton County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
515 Population 526/sq mi density
$64,479 Median Income $33,998 per capita
$106,400 Home Value $175,531 Zillow
$564 Median Rent 21.7% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$64,479 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,400 home value, $564/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Stanhope, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,479
14% below
$33,998 per capita
Home Value
$106,400
62% below
Zillow: $175,531
Median Rent
$564/mo
52% below
21.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
59% below
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
13.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

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)

Income
86%
Home Value
38%
Rent
48%
Poverty
107%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stanhope a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 0.7% (81% 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 $175,531. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population515
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density526/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$64,479
Per Capita$33,998
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty13.3%
County GDP$1,116M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018

Housing

A+
Home Value$106,400
Rent$564
Ownership71.5%
Zillow$175,531
Housing Units218
Rent Burden21.7%

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,954/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain36.3 in/yr
Elevation1,119 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute29 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Stanhope was built in 1940.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.