Hope, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Bartholomew County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,988
Population
2,093/sq mi density
$68,015
Median Income
$26,158 per capita
$127,200
Home Value
$256,286 Zillow
$1,101
Median Rent
19.1% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$68,015 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,200 home value, $1,101/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Hope experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. The area receives 16.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 736 ft (224 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,093/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2993°N, 85.7660°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Bartholomew County County |
| Nearest Airport | Indianapolis International (IND) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 71.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0487 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 70.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 23.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 3.7 in |
Hope has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (2.9").