What are the schools like in Good Hope, IL?

Good Hope is served primarily by West Prairie CUSD 103. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.6:1.

What is the median household income in Good Hope?

The median household income in Good Hope, IL is $61,875 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

What is the weather like in Good Hope, IL?

Good Hope has an average high temperature of 32.7°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.5 inches.

Good Hope, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Good Hope, IL affordable or expensive?

Good Hope's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Good Hope is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $91,500 and the median rent is $782 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Good Hope, IL?

Crime rate data for Good Hope is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Good Hope, IL a Good Place to Live?

Good Hope is a small town of 416 in Illinois, with a median household income of $61,875 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Good Hope stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Good Hope is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Good Hope city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 90.8

Good Hope's overall cost of living index is 90.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Good Hope costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Good Hope, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$91,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$782	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Good Hope is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Good Hope is served primarily by West Prairie CUSD 103. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Good Hope, IL	National Avg
School District	West Prairie CUSD 103	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Good Hope sees average highs of 32.7°F in January and 85.7°F in July, with 39.1 inches of annual precipitation and 10.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Good Hope, IL
Average High — January	32.7°F
Average High — July	85.7°F
Annual Precipitation	39.1"
Annual Snowfall	10.5"

Demographics

Metric	Good Hope, IL	National Avg
Population	416	—
Median Age	35.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.8%	22.2%
65 and over	16.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Good Hope

Good Hope, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

61438

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Good Hope, IL affordable or expensive?

Good Hope's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Good Hope roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $91,500 and median rent is $782/month.

What is the crime rate in Good Hope, IL?

Crime data for Good Hope is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Good Hope?

Public schools in Good Hope are operated by West Prairie CUSD 103. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1. 24.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Good Hope, IL a good place to live?

Good Hope, IL has a population of 416, a median household income of $61,875, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Good Hope?

Good Hope averages 32.7°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.1 inches with about 10.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Good Hope?

Good Hope, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61438.

What is the population of Good Hope?

The population of Good Hope, Illinois is 416 with a median age of 35.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Good Hope?

Key numbers for living in Good Hope: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $91,500, median household income $61,875, schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Good Hope side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.