Hopedale Hospital, Hopedale, Illinois (NBY 429023), 1958
Hopedale’s story
173 years in pictures
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 1958.
- 1853Hopedale is settled
Population
806
2025 Census estimate · −1.8% since 2020
Typical home
$198K
+7.8% in a year
Household income
$54K
median
Median age
44.2
years
Jobs based here
442
Balanced
Is Hopedale a good place to live?
28% of residents live below the poverty line in Hopedale, above both the Illinois town median (8.4%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Of the 358 Illinois towns we compare, none has a lower property crime rate than Hopedale. Hopedale has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
806 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Hopedale: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hopedale, and how to reach them.
PowerAmeren Illinois Company16.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterHopedale water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet9 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpFridayTrash dayTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Illinois you can register online until 16 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 28 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereTazewell County ClerkTazewell County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code6174761747 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hopedale.
Housing
Hopedale’s typical home value is about $198K
The typical Hopedale home is worth about $198,000, up 7.8% in a year, 33% below the Illinois typical home. At $897 a month, Hopedale’s median rent is against $1,129 a month in Illinois’ towns and $1,185 a month across U.S. towns. 64% of households own their home in Hopedale.
$198KZillow home value
| Hopedale | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 64% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $897 a month | $1,129 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Hopedale$198K
Illinois$296K
+7.8%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
In Hopedale, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Hopedale has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 86°, January nights drop to 17° and about 24 inches of snow falls in a winter.
24″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–37°
Spring41–63°
Summer63–84°
Fall43–65°
Oct 16
typical first frost
Apr 20
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
A job hub: Hopedale has 1.4 jobs for every working resident and draws in 413 commuters
Most working residents leave Hopedale for work: only 9% work in town. The median household income in Hopedale is $54,000. Jobs based in Hopedale grew to 442 in 2023, 142 more than in 2013.
9%work in town
| Hopedale | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Hopedale9%
Peoria12%
Allin Township7%
Morton6%
Normal5%
20 mi
median commute distance
442
jobs based in Hopedale
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Safety
Crime reported in Hopedale
Hopedale's reported crime rate is well below Illinois's. Hopedale’s violent crime rate is 0 per 1,000 residents.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Hopedale0
Illinois2.6
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Hopedale0
Illinois15.6
U.S.15.5
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
0
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Health
How healthy Hopedale is
Hopedale beats the Illinois average on 8 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4. 15% of Hopedale adults report frequent mental distress.
| Hopedale | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 17% | 17% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 35% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 81% | 78% | 79% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 13% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Illinois
8 better20 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Hopedale | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.8% | 13.2% |
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 6.2% | 10.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 12.1% | 7.6% |
Hopedale Hospital
0.4 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Moderate risk in Hopedale, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 5 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Hopedale.
55risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
5
paid flood claims since 1979
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Hopedale
17pages on Hopedale
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Hopedale; the nearest are
Illinois Central CollegeCommunity college · Public · East Peoria20.3 mi$4,800 in-state tuitionIllinois State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Normal23.5 mi$16,144 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Hopedale residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
About Hopedale
Village in Illinois, United States
Hopedale is a village in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States. The population was 830 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Peoria, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town is also home to a small number of restaurants, general stores, parks, and the Hopedale Medical Complex.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 643 ft
- ZIP code
- 61747
- Area code
- 309
Questions about Hopedale
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hopedale, IL a good place to live?
Hopedale has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.