Hope, ND

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
321 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$110,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$547 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$538 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Steele County
2
North Dakota
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Steele County
1
North Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 7
Feb 1 6 12
Mar 1 6 25
Apr 1 3 42
May 3 0 55
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 3 0 68
Sep 2 0 58
Oct 2 2 44
Nov 1 7 27
Dec 1 8 12

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 11%

Schools

Hope High School
<1 miles, S 3.7 star
Page Elementary School
13 miles, S 3.7 star
Finley-Sharon High School
14 miles, N 3.7 star
Finley-Sharon Elementary School
14 miles, N 3.7 star

Colleges

Mayville State University
22 miles, E 2.3 star
Valley City State University
31 miles, SW 2.3 star
University of North Dakota
51 miles, NE 3.2 star

Hospitals

Sanford Mayville
22 miles, E
Chi Mercy Health
30 miles, SW 4.1 star

Airports

Grand Forks International Airport
50 miles, NE 1 star
Hector International Airport
51 miles, SE 1.4 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
53 miles, W 1 star
Devils Lake Regional Airport
78 miles, N 1 star