Hope, Indiana

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Population in 2021: 2,115 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -1.2%
 
Males: 1,045  (49.4%)
Females: 1,070  (50.6%)
Median resident age:

33.3 years
Indiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 47246.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $56,711 (it was $33,347 in 2000)
Hope:

$56,711
IN:

$62,743

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $24,740 (it was $14,099 in 2000)

Hope town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $98,368 (it was $70,900 in 2000)
Hope:

$98,368
IN:

$182,400

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $114,873; detached houses: $119,860; mobile homes: $27,210

Median gross rent in 2021: $885.

March 2022 cost of living index in Hope: 85.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 15.7%
(14.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 58.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 14.3% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Hope, IN (2021)
    • 1,72492.7%White alone
    • 573.1%Hispanic
    • 522.8%Two or more races
    • 90.5%Black alone
    • 60.3%Asian alone

Races in Hope detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: American (31.6%), German (25.4%), English (14.1%), Irish (4.2%), Scotch-Irish (1.2%), French (1.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 723 feet

Land area: 0.95 square miles.

Population density: 2,216 people per square mile   (low).

Hope, Indiana map

32 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.7%
Indiana:

5.4%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $950 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $573 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Indianapolis, IN (39.6 miles , pop. 781,870).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (202.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Hartsville, IN (2.1 miles ),
Clifford, IN (2.4 miles ),
Columbus, IN (3.1 miles ),
Taylorsville, IN (3.1 miles ),
Edinburgh, IN (3.4 miles ),
St. Paul, IN (3.4 miles ),
Elizabethtown, IN (3.4 miles ),
Waldron, IN (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 39.30 N, Longitude: 85.77 W

Area code: 812

Distribution of median household income in Hope, IN in 2021
Distribution of house value in Hope, IN in 2021
Hope satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $140,000
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $181,000
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2005: 4 buildings, average cost: $75,000
  • 2004: 7 buildings, average cost: $122,900
  • 2003: 6 buildings, average cost: $130,000
  • 2002: 3 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2001: 9 buildings, average cost: $106,700
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $90,000
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $90,000
  • 1998: 5 buildings, average cost: $88,400
  • 1997: 8 buildings, average cost: $49,100
Number of permits per 10,000 Hope, IN residents
Average permit cost in Hope, IN
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

3.0%
Indiana:

3.5%
Most common industries in Hope, IN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (9.5%)
  • Construction (7.9%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.5%)
  • Machinery (5.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.5%)
  • Educational services (5.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.1%)
  • Machinery (8.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.5%)
  • Transportation equipment (8.1%)
  • Public administration (5.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.7%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (3.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (19.6%)
  • Educational services (8.9%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (8.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.0%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (5.2%)
Most common occupations in Hope, IN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.6%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (3.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (12.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Cashiers (5.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.2%)
  • Customer service representatives (3.7%)

Average climate in Hope, Indiana

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Hope, Indiana environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 73.3. This is about average.

City:

73.3
U.S.:

74.2
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2016 was 4.12. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 0.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.12
U.S.:

5.56
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2016 was 1.08. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 0.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.08
U.S.:

1.79
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 28.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 0.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2001 was 25.4. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 9.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

25.4
U.S.:

19.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 7.40. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.40
U.S.:

8.46

Tornado activity:

Hope-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Indiana state average. It is 116% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.0 miles away from the Hope town center killed 4 people and injured 17 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/25/1961, a category F4 tornado 19.4 miles away from the town center injured 7 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Hope-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Indiana state average. It is 83% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 128.3 miles away from Hope center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 124.1 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 128.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 118.5 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 141.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 125.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Bartholomew County (9) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Storms: 3, Tornadoes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hope topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Hope:

  • KEN-JOY CONVALESCENT CENTER (133 MAPLE STREET)
  • MILLER'S MERRY MANOR (7440 N 825 E)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Hope:

  • DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES INC (Hospital, about 7 miles away; COLUMBUS, IN)
  • HICKORY CREEK AT COLUMBUS (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; COLUMBUS, IN)
  • AMERICAN NURSING CARE INC (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; COLUMBUS, IN)
  • CHRISTOLE INC (Hospital, about 8 miles away; COLUMBUS, IN)
  • DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES INC (Hospital, about 8 miles away; COLUMBUS, IN)
  • KOALA HOSPITAL AND COUNSELING CENTER (Hospital, about 9 miles away; COLUMBUS, IN)
  • FOUR SEASONS RETIREMENT CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; COLUMBUS, IN)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Hope:

  • University of Indianapolis (about 35 miles; Indianapolis, IN; Full-time enrollment: 4,625)
  • Harrison College-Indianapolis (about 39 miles; Indianapolis, IN; FT enrollment: 4,244)
  • American College of Education (about 39 miles; Indianapolis, IN; FT enrollment: 2,718)
  • Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis (about 40 miles; Indianapolis, IN; FT enrollment: 22,751)
  • Ivy Tech Community College (about 41 miles; Indianapolis, IN; FT enrollment: 71,493)
  • Indiana University-Bloomington (about 42 miles; Bloomington, IN; FT enrollment: 39,039)
  • Marian University (about 43 miles; Indianapolis, IN; FT enrollment: 2,476)

Public high school in Hope:

Public elementary/middle school in Hope:

  • HOPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Location: 9575 N SR 9, Grades: KG-6)
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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Hope Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Moravian Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Bartholomew County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Hope and their reported violations in the past:

HOPE WATER DEPARTMENT (Population served: 2,220, Purch groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between JUL-2005 and SEP-2005, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-29-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-29-2005), St Compliance achieved (AUG-24-2006), St No addtl Formal Action needed (AUG-24-2006)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2007 and DEC-2007, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-19-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (2 times from NOV-19-2007 to DEC-07-2007), St Compliance achieved (DEC-17-2008)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2007 and DEC-2007, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-19-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (2 times from NOV-19-2007 to DEC-07-2007), St Compliance achieved (DEC-17-2008)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
Average household size:
This town:

2.6 people
Indiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

71.3%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.9%
Whole state:

6.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
21 people in other noninstitutional facilities in 2010

Banks with branches in Hope (2011 data):

  • First Financial Bank, National Association: Hope Branch at 645 Harrison Street, branch established on 1956/07/02. Info updated 2009/09/21: Bank assets: $6,663.4 mil, Deposits: $5,754.9 mil, headquarters in Hamilton, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 101 total offices, Holding Company: First Financial Bancorp
  • Indiana Bank and Trust Company: Hope Branch at 8475 N St Rd 9, Ste 4, branch established on 1908/01/01. Info updated 2008/03/03: Bank assets: $983.6 mil, Deposits: $871.7 mil, headquarters in Columbus, IN, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 19 total offices, Holding Company: Indiana Community Bancorp

For population 15 years and over in Hope:

Marital status in Hope, IN
  • Never married: 25.1%
  • Now married: 54.3%
  • Separated: 2.6%
  • Widowed: 3.9%
  • Divorced: 14.1%

For population 25 years and over in Hope:

  • High school or higher: 88.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.4%
  • Unemployed: 7.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.5
Indiana average:

11.2

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2021
Means of transportation to work in 2021 - Hope
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Hope, IN (based on Bartholomew County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant21,32377
Mainline Protestant9,92929
Catholic4,6241
Other1,4628
Black Protestant1861
None39,270-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 18
Bartholomew County:

2.41 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

1.73 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Bartholomew County:

0.27 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Bartholomew County:

0.40 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 26
This county:

3.49 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.57 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 58
Here:

7.78 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

6.78 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.6%
Indiana:

9.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Bartholomew County:

29.1%
Indiana:

29.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Bartholomew County:

14.0%
Indiana:

14.3%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Hope:

47.0%
State:

49.3%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Hope:

41.4%
Indiana:

46.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.0
Indiana:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

21.4%
State:

21.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

12.4%
Indiana:

10.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.7
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

35.2%
Indiana:

33.9%

General health condition:
Hope:

53.6%
Indiana:

56.1%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

77.2%
State:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Hope, IN Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 3$3,921$15,6842$2,726
Financial Administration 2$4,292$25,7522$2,000
Other Government Administration 1$3,497$41,9645$519
Streets and Highways 1$1,667$20,0042$241
Sewerage 1$3,304$39,6482$485
Water Supply 1$3,304$39,6482$485
Police - Other 0$0 4$1,714
Totals for Government 9$19,987$26,64919$8,169

Hope government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Water Utilities: $355,000 ($167.85)
  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $410,000 ($193.85)
    Sewerage: $367,000 ($173.52)
    Water Utilities: $348,000 ($164.54)
    General - Other: $82,000 ($38.77)
    Regular Highways: $3,000 ($1.42)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $67,000 ($31.68)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $48,000 ($22.70)
    Water Utilities: $29,000 ($13.71)
    Central Staff Services: $18,000 ($8.51)
    Sewerage: $8,000 ($3.78)

Hope government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $337,000 ($159.34)
    Other: $1,000 ($0.47)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $21,000 ($9.93)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($0.47)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($0.47)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $1,452,000 ($686.52)
  • State Intergovernmental - Water Utilities: $355,000 ($167.85)
    General Local Government Support: $86,000 ($40.66)
    Other: $51,000 ($24.11)
    Highways: $1,000 ($0.47)
  • Tax - Property: $305,000 ($144.21)
    Public Utilities Sales: $8,000 ($3.78)
    Other License: $3,000 ($1.42)

Hope government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,680,000 ($794.33)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,680,000 ($794.33)

Hope government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $414,000 ($195.74)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,740,000 ($822.70)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $102,000 ($48.23)

Businesses in Hope, IN

  • Subway: 1
  • True Value: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Hope:

  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSAI (1530 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WOWO (1190 AM; 50 kW; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WTLC (1310 AM; 5 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: RADIO ONE OF INDIANA, LLC)
  • WNTS (1590 AM; 5 kW; BEECH GROVE, IN; Owner: S + M BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WXLW (950 AM; 5 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN)
  • WNDE (1260 AM; 5 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKWH (1520 AM; 1 kW; SHELBYVILLE, IN; Owner: RSE BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WCSI (1010 AM; 0 kW; COLUMBUS, IN; Owner: WHITE RIVER BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WKJK (1080 AM; 10 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Hope:

  • WJLR (91.5 FM; SEYMOUR, IN; Owner: MIDWEST MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WRZQ-FM (107.3 FM; GREENSBURG, IN; Owner: WTRE, INC.)
  • WAUZ (89.1 FM; GREENSBURG, IN; Owner: GOOD SHEPHERD RADIO INC)
  • WTTS (92.3 FM; BLOOMINGTON, IN; Owner: SARKES TARZIAN, INC.)
  • WKKG (101.5 FM; COLUMBUS, IN; Owner: WHITE RIVER BROADCASTING CO. INC.)
  • WWWY (106.1 FM; NORTH VERNON, IN; Owner: WHITE RIVER BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WENS (97.1 FM; SHELBYVILLE, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WQKC (93.7 FM; SEYMOUR, IN; Owner: S.C.I. BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WINN (104.9 FM; COLUMBUS, IN; Owner: WHITE RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WNOU (93.1 FM; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WZPL (99.5 FM; GREENFIELD, IN; Owner: MYSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WFMS (95.5 FM; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: WFMS LICO, INC)
  • WYXB (105.7 FM; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WIJY (95.9 FM; FRANKLIN, IN; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WYGB (102.9 FM; EDINBURGH, IN; Owner: EDINBURGH RADIO)
  • WKWH-FM (94.3 FM; RUSHVILLE, IN; Owner: RSE BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WVNI (95.1 FM; NASHVILLE, IN; Owner: BROWN COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Hope:

  • WTTV (Channel 4; BLOOMINGTON, IN; Owner: TRIBUNE BROADCAST HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WIPX (Channel 63; BLOOMINGTON, IN; Owner: PAXSON INDIANAPOLIS LICENSE, INC.)
  • WCLJ (Channel 42; BLOOMINGTON, IN; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING OF INDIANA, INC.)
  • WTIU (Channel 30; BLOOMINGTON, IN; Owner: THE TRUSTEES OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY)
  • WKOG-LP (Channel 31; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: KINGDOM OF GOD MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WDNI-LP (Channel 65; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: RADIO ONE OF INDIANA, LLC)
  • WIPX-LP (Channel 51; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
Hope fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Hope fatal accident list:

Jul 23, 2017 06:52 PM, Cr-350e, Cr-900, Lat: 39.333775, Lon: -85.846703, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Oct 16, 2016 12:45 AM, Cr- 900, Cr- 350, Lat: 39.333722, Lon: -85.846669, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1
Jan 17, 2015 07:50 AM, Cr- 500 N Rd, Lat: 39.334331, Lon: -85.819275, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Sep 23, 2015 07:13 PM, Cr-E 500 N Rd, Lat: 39.276328, Lon: -85.724169, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 2, Fatalities: 1
Nov 15, 2012 06:27 PM, Sr-9, Cr-450, Lat: 39.269047, Lon: -85.771289, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Sep 2, 2003 05:50 AM, Sr-9, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jul 14, 2000 01:10 PM, Sr-9, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 34Number of bridges
  • 259ft / 79.5mTotal length
  • $1,909,000Total costs
  • 26,010Total average daily traffic
  • 1,481Total average daily truck traffic
  • 40,620Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Hope, IN - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 21930-1939
  • 21950-1959
  • 31970-1979
  • 91980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 92000-2009
  • 42010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Hope, IN

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Hope)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

84 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • 711 Harrison St (Lat: 39.302833 Lon: -85.770806), Call Sign: KRP695, Licensee ID: L00672204,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.130 MHz, 155.370 MHz, Grant Date: 06/20/2003, Expiration Date: 07/08/2013, Cancellation Date: 09/07/2013, Registrant: Hope, Town Of, 711 Harrison St, Hope, IN 47246, Phone: (812) 546-4015
  • Rt 2 4 Mi Nne (Lat: 39.337556 Lon: -85.702750), Call Sign: KEJ271,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.595 MHz, Grant Date: 02/07/2012, Expiration Date: 01/12/2022, Cancellation Date: 03/19/2022, Registrant: Atlas License Company, 7202 N. Shadeland Ave., Suite 215, Indianapolis, IN 46250, Phone: (317) 813-4865, Fax: (317) 813-4870, Email:
  • 9423 N. State Road 9 (Lat: 39.292556 Lon: -85.769056), Type: Mast, Structure height: 7.6 m, Overall height: 9.1 m, Call Sign: WQDL212,
    Assigned Frequencies: 72.3000 MHz, Grant Date: 09/22/2005, Expiration Date: 09/22/2015, Cancellation Date: 11/28/2015, Certifier: Michael Wilkerson, Registrant: Primex Wireless, 965 Wells Street, Lake Geneva, WI 53147, Phone: (262) 482-3000
  • 485 Meters S Of Int Cr 700n And 670e (Lat: 39.301444 Lon: -85.785889), Type: Pole, Structure height: 1.8 m, Overall height: 3 m, Call Sign: WQNM813,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.350 MHz, Grant Date: 03/25/2011, Expiration Date: 03/25/2021, Cancellation Date: 03/08/2021, Certifier: David Clouse, Registrant: Skylines Unlimited Inc, 100 Stone Church Road, Carlisle, PA 17015, Phone: (717) 218-5003, Fax: (717) 218-5005, Email:
  • 9423 N. State Road 9 (Lat: 39.292556 Lon: -85.769056), Type: Mast, Structure height: 7.6 m, Overall height: 9.1 m, Call Sign: WRJV925,
    Assigned Frequencies: 72.3000 MHz, Grant Date: 11/05/2020, Expiration Date: 11/05/2030, Certifier: Aaron Wright, Registrant: Primex Wireless, Inc., 965 Wells St., Lake Geneva, WI 53147, Phone: (262) 249-2327, Fax: (262) 248-0061, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • IND56, Sw Cor. Of The Inter. Of Cr. 930 N. And Cr. 1705 E. (Lat: 39.341111 Lon: -85.709722), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 78.6 m, Call Sign: WPZB392,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6680.00 MHz, Grant Date: 12/18/2003, Expiration Date: 12/18/2013, Cancellation Date: 05/22/2008, Certifier: Carol L Tacker, Registrant: Cingular Wireless LLC, 5601 Legacy Drive Ms A-3, Plano, TX 75024, Phone: (469) 229-7506, Fax: (469) 229-7295, Email:

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1
  • 2 Nautical Mi Nw (Lat: 39.321722 Lon: -85.818861), Call Sign: WRLA2040, Licensee ID: L00003990,
    Assigned Frequencies: 75.0000 MHz, Grant Date: 03/18/1997, Expiration Date: 04/21/2002, Cancellation Date: 07/20/2003, Registrant: City Of Columbus, 4770 Ray Boll Blvd, Columbus, IN 47203

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

30 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Hope)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: LUSCOMBE 8E (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 86 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1442B, N1442B, N-1442B, Serial Number: 6069, Year manufactured: 1948, Airworthiness Date: 04/03/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 10/24/2006
    Registrant (Individual): John R Griner, 344 South St, Hope, IN 47246
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 140 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING IO-540 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3039N, N3039N, N-3039N, Serial Number: 13297, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 09/22/1994, Certificate Issue Date: 02/03/2000
    Registrant (Individual): Everett D Mcintyre, 19273 E Lake Site Dr, Hope, IN 47246
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 01/17/2018
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150G (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 4634X, N4634X, N-4634X, Serial Number: 15064684, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 08/01/1966, Certificate Issue Date: 01/15/2002
    Registrant (Individual): Tony B Mcintyre, 9765 N State Road 9, Hope, IN 47246
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 01/23/2018

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED2$109,915
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$69,720
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0112.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$64,920
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
Choose year:  2007 2006

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0112.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Hope, IN
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Hope, IN - Value

2002 - 2017 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2017 the average number of fire incidents per year is 28. The highest number of fires - 55 took place in 2005, and the least - 2 in 2014. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Hope, IN When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (39.8%), and Outside Fires (35.9%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Hope, IN
    • 17539.8%Structure Fires
    • 15835.9%Outside Fires
    • 6214.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 4510.2%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Hope, IN
Most common first names in Hope, IN among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary3881.6 years
Charles2776.5 years
John2676.6 years
William2673.2 years
Robert2368.7 years
James2075.6 years
Dorothy1373.3 years
George1377.1 years
Walter1279.4 years
Ruth1286.3 years
Most common last names in Hope, IN among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Miller2182.3 years
Smith2073.7 years
Thayer1278.3 years
Herron1179.6 years
Henderson1071.4 years
Robertson1079.0 years
Clouse979.3 years
Wells881.7 years
Burch883.0 years
Davis879.6 years
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Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Hope, IN
  • 57.5%Utility gas
  • 40.3%Electricity
  • 1.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.4%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Hope, IN
  • 55.0%Electricity
  • 45.0%Utility gas


Hope compared to Indiana state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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