About Hope
Set in the central part of Kansas, Hope is a tiny community, home to 313 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Hope is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.39 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 803 residents per square mile.
📰 Hope News Today
- Kansas City family finds hope at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital FOX4KC.com · Aug 11
- Oddsmakers Don't Give Kansas State Much Hope In Winning Big 12 Yahoo Sports · Aug 5
- Hope Leadership Academy opens new Kansas City building as enrollment triples KMBC · Aug 6
- Democrats see hope in Kansas Senate race with ratings shift and fundraising advantage Washington Examiner · Aug 5
- Jac Caglianone gives struggling Royals reason to hope with 2 homers, 2 doubles in win over Cubs KY3 · Aug 8
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Hope Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Hope — but the Kansas one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Kansas — one of 740 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Hope
- Spot — burger
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Hope
- Hope Elem
- Hope High
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)313
Rank in state#343 of 626
Land area0.39 sq mi
Density803/sq mi
Coordinates38.6912, -97.0765