Where is Hope, Arkansas, USA?

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Where is Hope Located? - Hope is a city located in the Hempstead County of Arkansas, United States. Hope lies between 39.8367 Degrees North latitudes and 105.0372 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Hope, Arkansas

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Where is Hope?: The Google Map showing the location of Hope in the U.S. state of Arkansas.

Where is Hope Located?

Hope is a city located in the Hempstead County of Arkansas, United States. Hope lies between 39.8367 Degrees North latitudes and 105.0372 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Hope city is 8952 people and the city has a total area of 10.68 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Hope, Arkansas Quick Facts

Property Information
CityHope
CountyHempstead County
StateArkansas
State CapitalLittle Rock
US RegionSouthern United States
Latitude33.6671° N
Longitude93.5916° W
Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Land Area10.75 sq mi
Water Area0.12 sq mi
Total Area10.87 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)8,952 (2020 Census)
Population DensityApproximately 833 per sq mi
ZIP Codes71801, 71802
Area Code870
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC−6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5)
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code05-33490
Congressional DistrictArkansas's 4th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Hope, Arkansas

  • Prescott, Arkansas - Northeast - 23 mi
  • Nashville, Arkansas - North - 29 mi
  • Texarkana, Arkansas - Southwest - 32 mi
  • Fulton, Arkansas - West - 9 mi
  • Ashdown, Arkansas - Southwest - 41 mi
  • Magnolia, Arkansas - East - 39 mi
  • Camden, Arkansas - East - 58 mi
  • De Queen, Arkansas - North - 59 mi
  • Lewisville, Arkansas - South - 39 mi
  • Little Rock, Arkansas - Northeast - 113 mi

Driving Distances from Hope, Arkansas

City State Distance (mi) Approx. Drive Time
FultonArkansas912 minutes
PrescottArkansas2325 minutes
NashvilleArkansas2935 minutes
TexarkanaArkansas3235 minutes
MagnoliaArkansas3945 minutes
LewisvilleArkansas3945 minutes
AshdownArkansas4150 minutes
CamdenArkansas581 hour
De QueenArkansas591 hour 10 minutes
Little RockArkansas1131 hour 50 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Hope, Arkansas

Transportation Details
Airport NameHope Municipal Airport
IATA CodeM18 (FAA Identifier)
PortNot Applicable
Major HighwaysInterstate 30, US Highway 67, US Highway 278, Arkansas Highway 29, Arkansas Highway 32
Train/Amtrak ServiceAmtrak Texas Eagle service at Hope Station
Local Bus/Transit ServiceSouthwest Arkansas Development Council transportation services
  • Interstate 30 connects Hope with Little Rock, Texarkana, and the Dallas metropolitan area.
  • US Highway 67 serves as a major regional corridor linking communities across southwest Arkansas.
  • US Highway 278 provides east-west access to Nashville, Camden, and neighboring towns.
  • Amtrak's Texas Eagle stops at the historic Hope station, providing passenger rail service between Chicago and San Antonio.
  • Hope Municipal Airport supports general aviation, while larger commercial airports are available in Texarkana and Little Rock.

What are top Places to Visit in Hope, Arkansas

Landmark Name Type
President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic SiteNational Historic Site
Hempstead County CourthouseHistoric Landmark
Hope Visitor Information CenterVisitor Center
Klipsch Museum of Audio HistoryMuseum
Historic Downtown HopeHistoric District
Fair ParkCommunity Park
Hope Municipal AuditoriumHistoric Theater
Lake ColumbiaRecreation Area
Rick Evans Grandview Prairie Nature CenterNature Center
Historic Washington State ParkState Park

Colleges and Universities in Hope, Arkansas

Institution Name Type Level Notable For
University of Arkansas Hope-TexarkanaPublicCommunity CollegeCareer education and university transfer programs
Southern Arkansas UniversityPublicUniversityAgriculture, business, and education
Texarkana CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees and workforce training
Southern Arkansas University TechPublicCommunity CollegeTechnical education and skilled trades
Hope Public SchoolsPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary public education

Waterbodies in Hope, Arkansas

Little Missouri River, Red River, Lake Columbia, Millwood Lake, Bodcau Creek, Terre Rouge Creek, Bois d'Arc Creek, White Oak Lake

Golf Courses in Hope, Arkansas

Hope Country Club, Texarkana Country Club, Glenwood Country Club, DeGray Golf Course, Mystic Creek Golf Club, Nashville Country Club

Hope, Arkansas — Key Historical Facts

  • Hope was established in 1875 as a railroad town along the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway, which helped drive its early growth.
  • The city became an important agricultural shipping center, particularly for cotton, timber, and the region's famous watermelon production.
  • Hope is the birthplace of the 42nd President of the United States, Bill Clinton, whose childhood home is now a National Historic Site.
  • Audio pioneer Paul W. Klipsch founded Klipsch & Associates in Hope, making the city an important location in the history of high-fidelity sound systems.
  • Today, Hope is recognized for its historic downtown, annual Watermelon Festival, educational institutions, and transportation connections across southwest Arkansas.

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