Hope, Arkansas
Quick Statistics
Hope is a community in Hempstead County, Arkansas, home to about 8,671 people spread across 10.7 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $26,729 a year, and a typical home is worth about $91,900. About 17.6% of adults hold a college degree, and 88.5% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 14 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Arkansas towns GeoStat tracks, Hope ranks number 45 of 614 in population, number 418 in median household income, number 363 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Hope typically top out near 92°F in July, while January nights average about 32°F. The area sees roughly 2 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Perrytown, AR | 3.8 mi. | 251 |
| 2. | Oakhaven, AR | 4.6 mi. | 34 |
| 3. | Emmet, AR | 8.0 mi. | 435 |
| 4. | Washington, AR | 9.0 mi. | 93 |
| 5. | Patmos, AR | 10.9 mi. | 38 |
| 6. | Bodcaw, AR | 13.4 mi. | 177 |
| 7. | Fulton, AR | 13.5 mi. | 189 |
| 8. | McNab, AR | 14.0 mi. | 73 |
What is the population of Hope, Arkansas?
Hope has a population of about 8,671 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Hope, Arkansas in?
Hope is located in Hempstead County, Arkansas.
What is the median home value in Hope, Arkansas?
The median home value in Hope is about $91,900, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Hope, Arkansas?
The median personal income in Hope is about $26,729 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Hope, Arkansas?
Since 1950, 29 tornadoes have been recorded in Hempstead County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Hope, Arkansas?
Typical July highs run about 92 degrees and January lows about 32 degrees, with around 2 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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