Mount Hope town, Wisconsin
Mount Hope town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Mount Hope town is a geographic entity located in Grant County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 282. The land area covers 29.83 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 282 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 25 yrs | ±23.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 80 | ±20 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 89 | ±24 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 80 | ±20 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 9 | ±10 |
| Median Home Value | $210,000 | ±$93,752 |
| Median Gross Rent | $881 | ±$363 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,500 | ±$7,076 |
| Per Capita Income | $20,969 | ±$7,491 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.4% | ±1.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 15 | ±8 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.6% | ±6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 127 | ±41 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 58.8% | ±11.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF MOUNT HOPE
GUS Population: 284 (2024)
ID: 191860
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
9060 KUSSMAUL RD, MOUNT HOPE WI 53816-9760
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GUS Population: 52,330 (2024)
ID: 115026
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATOR
PO BOX 529, LANCASTER WI 53813-0529
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Prairie du Chien, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Prairie du Chien, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Boscobel, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Boscobel, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Boscobel, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Guttenberg, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Guttenberg, IA | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 12 | Boscobel, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Fennimore, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Fennimore, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
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College | 10.4 mi away | 1800 Bronson Blvd, Fennimore, WI, 53809-9778 |
6088223262
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BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 453 CANAL ST., BLOOMINGTON, WI, 53804 |
(608) 994-2531
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University of Wisconsin-Platteville
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College | 24.9 mi away | 1 University Plaza, Platteville, WI, 53818-3099 |
6083421491
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DWIGHT T. PARKER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.5 mi away | 925 LINCOLN AVE., FENNIMORE, WI, 53809 |
(608) 822-6294
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SCHREINER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 11.3 mi away | 113 W. ELM ST., LANCASTER, WI, 53813 |
(608) 723-7304
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HILDEBRAND MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 12.6 mi away | 1033 WISCONSIN AVE., BOSCOBEL, WI, 53805 |
(608) 375-5723
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PRAIRIE DU CHIEN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 16.0 mi away | 125 S. WACOUTA AVE., PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI, 53821 |
(608) 326-6211
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MCGREGOR PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.2 mi away | 334 MAIN ST, MCGREGOR, IA, 52157 |
(563) 873-3318
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GUTTENBERG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.9 mi away | 603 S SECOND ST, GUTTENBERG, IA, 52052 |
(563) 252-3108
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ECKSTEIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 20.0 mi away | 1034 E. DEWEY ST., CASSVILLE, WI, 53806 |
(608) 725-5838
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at STEUBEN 4 SE, WI US, located 10.6 miles from Mount Hope town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.4° | 7.7° | 17.6° | 1.24" | 10.0" |
| February | 31.6° | 12.3° | 22.0° | 1.22" | 9.5" |
| March | 44.3° | 23.9° | 34.1° | 2.10" | 5.5" |
| April | 58.0° | 36.2° | 47.1° | 4.05" | 1.4" |
| May | 69.4° | 47.7° | 58.6° | 4.59" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.0° | 58.3° | 68.2° | 5.50" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.7° | 62.2° | 72.0° | 4.35" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.0° | 60.7° | 70.4° | 4.17" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.3° | 51.5° | 62.4° | 3.68" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.6° | 40.1° | 50.4° | 2.76" | 0.2" |
| November | 45.4° | 27.0° | 36.2° | 2.20" | 1.8" |
| December | 33.1° | 15.7° | 24.4° | 1.55" | 7.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Hope village | Village | 1.2 mi | — |
| Patch Grove village | Village | 7.1 mi | — |
| Bloomington village | Village | 7.4 mi | — |
| Wauzeka village | Village | 7.7 mi | — |
| Woodman village | Village | 8.0 mi | — |
| Fennimore city | City | 9.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5504354700. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.