HopeNY
A town of 587. Nearly 63.7% of it is conserved land.
What makes Hope stand out
The thing Hope does most differently from other towns.
587 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hope. Another town gets a different order.
Nearly a third of Hope is conserved land
22 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Wilcox Lake Wild Forest | 12.1 mi | 12,255 |
| 2. Silver Lake Wilderness | 1 mi | 2,683 |
Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 81% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Hope has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 10°, and about 60 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
About one in seven working residents works right in Hope
Most working residents leave Hope for work: only 14% work in town. The top destinations are Lake Pleasant (12%), Wells (11%) and Queensbury (4%). Half commute less than 29 miles.
Where working residents work
How healthy Hope is
Hope beats the New York average on 10 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 15.
| What stands out | Hope | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.7% | 14.5% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.6% | 6% |
About Hope
Town in New York, United States
Hope is a town in Hamilton County, New York, United States. The population was 403 at the 2010 census. First settled in 1790 and established as a town in 1818, Hope is located in the southeastern corner of the county and is 49 miles (79 km) northwest of Schenectady.
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- Population
- 413
- Area
- 42 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,165 ft
- Area code
- 518