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Westhope, North Dakota
City · Population 369 · #108 in North Dakota
About Westhope
Westhope is a tiny community in northwestern North Dakota, home to 369 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Westhope holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.32 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,153 residents per square mile.
📰 Westhope News Today
- Jacqueline "Jackie" Bennett Obituary Apr 22, 2026 thomasfamilyfuneralhome.com · Apr 25
- Air Quality Forecast for Westhope, North Dakota 58793 - The Weather Channel | weather.com The Weather Channel · Jun 9
- Donald E. Mandigo Obituary Feb 18, 2023 thomasfamilyfuneralhome.com · Mar 20
- Loren Merle Berentson Obituary | In Memoriam | Broomfield, CO Tribute Archive · Feb 11
- Tornado warning dropped near Westhope KX News · Aug 7
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What Makes Westhope Unique
- The only place in America named Westhope — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
- Positioned in northwestern North Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 15 miles.
🏫 Schools in Westhope
- WESTHOPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- WESTHOPE HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNorth Dakota
TypeCity
Population (2024)369
Rank in state#108 of 355
Land area0.32 sq mi
Density1,153/sq mi
Coordinates48.9112, -101.0177