Hope, Arkansas
Hope is a city of 8,671 people in Hempstead County, Arkansas, founded in 1880.
Why visit Hope
Townapedia lists 17 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 15 places to eat and 5 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site and E.S. Greening House.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Hope
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hope
Hope is a city in Hempstead County in southwestern Arkansas, United States. Hope is the county seat of Hempstead County and the principal city of the Hope Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Hempstead and Nevada counties. As of the 2010 census the population was 10,095, and for the 2020 census, the population was 8,952.
From the Wikipedia article Hope, Arkansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks17
President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Birthplace of former US president Bill Clinton
117 South Hervey Street, Hope
E.S. Greening House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Ethridge House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in Hope, Arkansas
Foster House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Hope, Arkansas
Foster House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Hempstead County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
County courthouse in Hope, United States of America
Hope
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Train station in Hope, Arkansas
Hope Girl Scout Little House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Hope Historic Commercial District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Arkansas, USA
McRae House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in Hope, Arkansas
North Elm Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Arkansas, United States
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North Washington Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in Hempstead County
5 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes15
La Mangonada Neveria & Snacks
Ice cream
118 South Walnut Street, Hope
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 0.4 mi
318 West 3rd Street, Hope
Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 1.2 mi
1501 North Hervey Street, Hope
Mo-Th 08:00-04:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-05:00; Su 08:00-04:00
Wendy's
Fast food · Burger · 1.3 mi
1615 North Hervey Street, Hope
Mo 06:00-22:00; Tu 06:30-22:00; We-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr 06:00-23:00;...
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 0.5 mi
128 South Hervey Street, Hope
Mo-Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 10:00-22:00
3 more on the map.
Where to stay5
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Hope
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
2205 North Hazel Street
History
Hope began in 1873, when a railroad was built through the area. The town was named for Hope Loughborough, the daughter of a railroad executive. In the 1902–1903 timeframe, the St. Louis, San Francisco and New Orleans Railroad was built into town; that line is now operated by the Kiamichi Railroad.
From the History section of Hope, Arkansas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship27
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic
315 South Walker Street, Hope
Kingdom Hall Jehovahs Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.2 mi
1709 North Hazel Street, Hope
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Healthcare2
Map of Hope
98 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 32°F | 4.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 34°F | 4.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 42°F | 5.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 49°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 60°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 67°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 71°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 70°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 63°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 50°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 40°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 34°F | 5.4 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hope 3 Ne (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Hempstead County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-05-21: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2025-04-05: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-08-27: Hurricane Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hope Municipal Airport (M18) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Prescott 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- Nashville 24 mi northwest, about 39 min by car
- Texarkana 28 mi southwest, about 45 min by car
- Murfreesboro 28 mi north, about 46 min by car
- Gurdon 30 mi northeast, about 49 min by car
- Ashdown 31 mi west, about 50 min by car
- Texarkana 32 mi southwest, about 52 min by car
- Magnolia 34 mi southeast, about 55 min by car
- Stephens 34 mi southeast, about 55 min by car
- Camden 43 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown Hope, AR IMG 6459, No machine-readable author provided. Billy Hathorn assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hope May 2018 12 (Chilambalam), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hope May 2018 16 (Hope Fire Department Central Station), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hope May 2018 15 (United States Post Office), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hope May 2018 11 (Farmers Bank & Trust), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First National Bank of Hope, Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hope May 2018 10 (Hope Public Schools), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hope May 2018 09 (Arts Station Gallery), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hope May 2018 20 (S Main Street), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hope May 2018 17 (National Building), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hope May 2018 19 (S Main Street), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hope May 2018 18 (National Building), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hope May 2018 21 (First Baptist Church), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hope May 2018 22 (First Baptist Church), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hope May 2018 08 (Tailgater's Burger Company), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hope May 2018 13 (Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hope May 2018 14 (Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hope May 2018 07 (Missouri Pacific Railroad Depot), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hope May 2018 23 (St. Mark's Episcopal Church), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hope May 2018 06 (Missouri Pacific Railroad Depot), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hope May 2018 01 (City Hall), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hope May 2018 02 (Ward-Jackson House), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hope May 2018 05 (First Assembly of God), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hope May 2018 04 (North Elm Street Historic District), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hope May 2018 24 (Hope Star), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hope May 2018 03 (Lance & Associates Real Estate), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hope May 2018 28 (Unity Baptist Church), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hope May 2018 25 (Hempstead County Law Enforcement Center), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Foster House in Hope, Arkansas 001, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hope, AR (MoPac) train station, Ron Reiring, CC BY 2.0
- Hope Girl Scout Little House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
- North Washington Street Historic District, 1 of 4, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Southwestern Proving Ground Officers Quarters Historic District, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
- House in Elm St HD, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hempstead County Courthouse 004, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ETHRIDGE HOUSE, HOPE, HEMPSTEAD COUNTY, AR, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- MCRAE HOUSE, HOPE, HEMPSTEAD COUNTY, AR, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- FOSTER HOME, HOPE, HEMPSTEAD COUNTY, AR, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hope, Arkansas (c. 1904), Internet Archive Book Images, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lobby Overview, NPS Photo, Public domain
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