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Hope, Arkansas

Introduction to Hope, Arkansas

Hope, Arkansas, in Hempstead county, is 79 miles N of Shreveport, Louisiana (center to center) and 195 miles E of Dallas, Texas. The city has a population of 10,616.

Hope History

Hope was originally settled in 1852. It was named after the daughter of James Loughborough, the Land Commissioner of Cairo and Fulton Railroad who designed the plat of the city. It was formally incorporated in 1875. Hope is the county seat of Hempstead County, which was founded on December 15, 1818. The city is the hometown of Bill Clinton, 42nd President of the United States.

Hope and nearby Attractions

  • First Home of President Bill Clinton
  • Hope Visitor Center & Museum
  • Old Washington Historic State Park
  • Cave of the Apocalypse
  • White Oak Lake State Park
  • Crater of Diamonds State Park

Things To Do In Hope

Hope is home to Northside Park, Fair Park, and several baseball, softball, and soccer fields. The city also has several houses of worship such as the Bebe Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, East Side Church of Christ, and Lonoke Baptist Church. Shopping can be enjoyed at the North Hervey Street Shopping Center and Hope Village Shopping Center. Hope also organizes several recreational events and festivals throughout the year including the Watermelon Festival and Bluegrass Festival.

Hope Transportation

You can avail flights from Texarkana Regional Airport-Webb Field.

Hope Higher Education

The University of Arkansas Community College-Hope is the local university. Residents of the city can also pursue higher education at Henderson State University, Grambling State University, and Bossier Parish Community College.

High Points

Hope strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyHope Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyHope Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Hope Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Hope Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Hope, AR

Comparing Hope to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Female Share of the Population97
Senior Citizens65
Male Share of the Population24
Age of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Women26
Well-Paid Single Men15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults25
People in Middle Class or Better13
People Above Poverty13
Median Family Income13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work58
Public Transportation Use48
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents94
Housing Recently Built74
People Living Alone66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime32
Low Violent Crime33

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