About Stanhope
Set in the central part of Iowa, Stanhope is a tiny community counting 354 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Stanhope is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.98 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 361 residents per square mile.
📰 Stanhope News Today
- Thomas Edward "Tom" Clausen Obituary (2026) - Stanhope, IA - Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care - Ames Legacy obituary · Mar 31
- The polling places are set for the June 2nd Primary Election in Hamilton County. KQRadio · May 27
- Nyle Cottington Obituary The Ames Tribune · Dec 10
- Nyle Cottington's Obituary, Visitation & Funeral Information grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com · Dec 7
- 141-year-old Iowa railroad depot moves back to original town after 41 years KCCI · Jun 14
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What Makes Stanhope Unique
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)354
Rank in state#525 of 940
Land area0.98 sq mi
Density361/sq mi
Coordinates42.2889, -93.7960