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Stanhope, IA
City in Hamilton County, Iowa.
Population
509
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
519
ZIP codes
0
Stanhope and its ZIP codes
Stanhope at a glance
- Stanhope is about 9 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,750 a year, 19% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $111,300 (46% below Iowa) and median rent is $547 a month.
Local data for Stanhope, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stanhope, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,750
Poverty rate
11.8%
Median home value
$111,300
Median rent
$547/mo
Homeownership
71.9%
Bachelor's or higher
14.2%
Median age
40.1
Average commute
29.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (123), Norwegian Americans (103), Irish Americans (48).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hamilton County. PPP loans are for Stanhope.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,887
5,703 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,171
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$115M
FY 2026, $7,650 per person
How people get to work
Stanhope, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.9%
- Carpooled2.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 29.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stanhope, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
610
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 7°F
37.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stanhope, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
Cities near Stanhope
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StratfordCity | 6.9 mi | 1.8 |
| KamrarCity | 7.7 mi | 0.9 |
| Jewell JunctionCity | 8.1 mi | 3.9 |
| RandallCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| EllsworthCity | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| Webster CityCity | 12 mi | 9.2 |
| Story CityCity | 13 mi | 3 |
| LehighCity | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| DaytonCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| FraserCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| Pilot MoundCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| GilbertCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| BlairsburgCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| DuncombeCity | 16 mi | 2 |
| BooneCity | 17 mi | 9.1 |
| RolandCity | 17 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stanhope, IA in?
- Stanhope is in Hamilton County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Stanhope, IA?
- About 509 people live in Stanhope, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stanhope?
- Nearby places include Stratford (6.9 mi), Kamrar (7.7 mi), Jewell Junction (8.1 mi), Randall (11 mi), Ellsworth (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023