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Stanhope, IA

Population
355
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,119 ft
Median Home Value
$111,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$547/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$60,750
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IowaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IowaNearest larger communityBoone, Iowa17 miles away · 12,471 residents.

About Stanhope

Stanhope is a city in Hamilton County, Iowa, United States. The 2020 census counted 364 residents. Stanhope was laid out in 1883. Stanhope was named for Lady Hester Stanhope, a British traveler and author. Stanhope is known locally for its annual Watermelon Day celebration. Starting in 1958, the event is sponsored by the local Lions Club organization. The through line in Stanhope is the way its history and present-day settings remain visible on the same map. Stanhope makes the most sense through those concrete details, with its history still visible in the settings people use today.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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