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About Hope
Town in Indiana, United StatesHope is a town in Haw Creek Township, Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States, known for its historic character. The population was 2,099 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Columbus, Indiana, metropolitan statistical area.
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Housing in Hope
The typical Hope home is worth about $256,000, up 3.1% in a year, close to the Indiana typical home.
Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Work & commute in Hope
Full picture →Most working residents leave Hope for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Columbus (38%), Shelbyville (3%) and Greensburg (3%). Half commute less than 12 miles.
Health in Hope
Health Grade C
Healthier than 25% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Indiana
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 30 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Hope
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Hope
Full climate →Hope has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 16 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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