Hoople is a small town of 239 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $73,542
and a 6.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hoople stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Hoople is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hoople 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: 91.4
Hoople's overall cost of living index is 91.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hoople costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hoople, ND
National Avg
Median Home Value
$95,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,104
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
90.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$73,542
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hoople's violent crime rate is 103.4 per 100,000 residents
— 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
103.4 /100k
Property Crime
516.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hoople is served primarily by VALLEY-EDINBURG 118.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hoople, ND
National Avg
School District
VALLEY-EDINBURG 118
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hoople sees average highs of 15.5°F in January
and 81.3°F in July,
with 21.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 39.1 inches of snow per year.
Hoople's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hoople roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $95,000 and median rent is $1,104/month.
Hoople's violent crime rate is 103.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 516.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hoople are operated by VALLEY-EDINBURG 118.
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1. 23.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hoople, ND has a population of 239, a median household income of $73,542, and an unemployment rate of 6.8%.
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.
Hoople averages 15.5°F in January and 81.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 21.4 inches
with about 39.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hoople, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code: 58243.
The population of Hoople, North Dakota is 239 with a median age of 35.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hoople: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $95,000, median household income $73,542, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hoople side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
