Hopedale, Ohio, 1940
Hopedale’s story
177 years in pictures
Census counts: 359 in 1870, 920 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 1940 and 3 maps from 1901 on.
- 1849Hopedale is platted
HopedaleOH
A town of 892, platted in 1849.
Photo: Roseohioresident · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
892
2025 Census estimate · −2.9% since 2020
Typical home
$148K
+3.9% in a year
Household income
$47K
median
Median age
54.8
years
Jobs based here
351
Balanced
Is Hopedale a good place to live?
Hopedale has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Hopedale stand out
Where Hopedale beats most towns.
Small town
892 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Hopedale: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hopedale, and how to reach them.
PowerAEP Ohio19.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterHopedale Village PWS1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Hopedale’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDirector, Harrison County Board of ElectionsHarrison County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP code4397643976 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hopedale.
Housing
The typical home in Hopedale is valued at about $148K
Values rose 3.9% in the 12 months to September 2026. The going rate for rent in Hopedale is $950 a month. Among households locally, 77% are owner-occupiers, where Ohio’s towns sit at 77% and U.S. towns at 73%.
$148KZillow home value
| Hopedale | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $950 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 77% | 77% | 73% |
Typical home value
Hopedale$148K
Ohio$246K
+3.9%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Hopedale
In Hopedale, the peak summer temperature is 83°F, against 84°F in Ohio’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
26″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–38°
Spring39–61°
Summer60–81°
Fall43–63°
Oct 25
typical first frost
Apr 21
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
The biggest natural risk in Hopedale is inland flooding, at a low overall level
FEMA puts 57% of Hopedale’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 18% to strong winds. Storm and flood damage is expected to run lower than in 67% of U.S. communities. One declared disaster, in 2004, has brought federal aid to Hopedale households.
33risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingStrong windDrought
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
Most people working in Hopedale commute elsewhere
The top destinations are Cadiz (12%), Steubenville (9%) and Green Township (3%). Only 8% of working residents stay in Hopedale for work; the rest commute out. Its typical journey to work stands at 29 minutes. Since 2013, Hopedale has added 73 jobs, to 351 in 2023.
8%work in town
| Hopedale | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Work from home | 5.3% | 9.7% | 11% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.7% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Hopedale8%
Cadiz12%
Steubenville9%
Green Township3%
Richland Township3%
18 mi
median commute distance
351
jobs based in Hopedale
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
More of Hopedale’s adults have high blood pressure than in the typical Ohio or U.S. town
Among adults in Hopedale, 15% worry about having enough food. CDC measures, 32 in all: Hopedale beats Ohio on 2 and trails on 14. In Hopedale, 18% of adults have diabetes, and 18% report frequent physical distress.
| Hopedale | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 47% | 38% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 13% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 28% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
2 better16 too close to call14 worse
| What stands out | Hopedale | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 13.2% | 16.6% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.7% | 79.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.6% | 8% |
Harrison Community Hospital
6.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 79 attractions →Meadowcroft Rockshelter and 14 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Hopedale. Close and well known come first.
21 mi MuseumMeadowcroft Rockshelter
29 mi Ancient siteGrave Creek Mound
20 mi Stadium & arenaWesBanco Arena
20 mi City parkOglebay Park
27 mi AttractionChester teapot
40 mi MuseumOld Economy VillageSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Meadowcroft Rockshelter: Lee Paxton, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Grave Creek Mound: Shonebrooks, CC0 · WesBanco Arena: Jgera5 at English Wikipedia, CC0 · Oglebay Park: Morganismysheltie (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Chester teapot: Navy2004, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Old Economy Village: Lee Paxton, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Hopedale
16pages on Hopedale
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Hopedale
Eastern Gateway Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Steubenville12.4 miFranciscan University of SteubenvilleUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Steubenville14.9 mi$34,100 tuition
About 1 of every 100 Hopedale residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
About Hopedale
Village in Ohio, United States
Hopedale is a village in Green Township, Harrison County, Ohio, United States. The population was 920 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1860
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,158 ft
- ZIP code
- 43976
Questions about Hopedale
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hopedale, OH a good place to live?
Hopedale has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.