Stanhope is a city in Hamilton County, Iowa, United States.

[4] It was named for Lady Hester Stanhope, a British traveler and author.

[8] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.97 square miles (2.51 km2), all land.

There were 192 housing units at an average density of 195.9 per square mile (75.6/km2).

There were 209 housing units at an average density of 215.5 per square mile (83.2/km2).

34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 207 housing units at an average density of 210.6 per square mile (81.3/km2).

26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Starting in 1958, the event is sponsored by the local Lions Club organization.

The celebration includes a parade, slow pitch softball tournament, games and free watermelon.