Why visit Hope
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark in and around town.
Highlights include Hope Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Hope
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hope
Hope 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.
From the Wikipedia article Hope, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Hope Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Indiana, USA
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
History
Historically the Delaware tribe lived in what is now Bartholomew County, Indiana, including the region of Hope. After the Battle of Fallen Timbers in 1794 in Ohio, the Miami tribe moved west and into much of the area inhabited by the Delaware. In turn the Miami were driven out by war with the U.S., and in particular by forces led by John Tipton and Joseph Bartholomew. Tipton and Bartholomew were among the men who fought at the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811, forcing the Native Americans to cede more territory to the U.S. government. Later Tipton and Bartholomew came through what is now Bartholomew County, on instructions from the government to "rid the area of Indians." Many of the Miami were removed to Oklahoma, though a group of Miami remain in Indiana without federal recognition. Indiana was admitted to the union in 1816, and in October 1818, under pressure from the U.S. government, the Miami, Potawatomi, Wea, and Delaware tribes signed treaties with the U.S. exchanging millions of acres of their land in central Indiana for annuities and goods, opening this forest region to settlers looking for lands to farm.
From the History section of Hope, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Healthcare1
Map of Hope
10 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 22°F | 3.4 in | 5.9 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 24°F | 2.9 in | 4.5 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 32°F | 3.8 in | 1.8 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 42°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 75°F | 53°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 62°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 65°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 63°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 55°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 44°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 34°F | 3.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 26°F | 3.7 in | 4.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Columbus Hcn (12 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Bartholomew County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-08-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-07-22: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2008-06-08: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Columbus Municipal Airport (CLU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Columbus 10 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Taylorsville 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Edinburgh 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Greensburg 15 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Shelbyville 17 mi north, about 28 min by car
- Prince's Lakes 19 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Franklin 20 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
- Trafalgar 22 mi west, about 35 min by car
- Seymour 25 mi south, about 41 min by car
- Greenwood 28 mi northwest, about 45 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Hope Historic District Hope, Indiana PB280089, Chris Light ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Moravian rectory at Hope, Nyttend, Public domain
- Moravian church in Hope, Indiana, Nyttend, Public domain
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