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Roachdale, IN
Town in Putnam County, Indiana.
Population
971
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,916
ZIP codes
0
Roachdale and its ZIP codes
Roachdale at a glance
- Roachdale is about 10 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $66,216, 8% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $143,400 (34% below Indiana) and median rent is $1,002 a month.
Local data for Roachdale, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Roachdale, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,216
Poverty rate
18.7%
Median home value
$143,400
Median rent
$1,002/mo
Homeownership
63.8%
Bachelor's or higher
12.9%
Median age
33.1
Average commute
33.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (162), Irish Americans (132), Norwegian Americans (7).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Putnam County. PPP loans are for Roachdale.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,996
12,562 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,068
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$244M
FY 2026, $6,633 per person
How people get to work
Roachdale, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.6%
- Carpooled5.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home0.9%
Average one-way commute: 33.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Roachdale, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
387
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
35
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 17°F
44.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Roachdale, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Roachdale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LadogaTown | 4.6 mi | 0.5 |
| BainbridgeTown | 6 mi | 0.4 |
| GrovelandCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1.1 |
| North SalemTown | 8.3 mi | 0.3 |
| New RossTown | 9 mi | 0.3 |
| Heritage LakeCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 3 |
| New MarketTown | 9.6 mi | 0.3 |
| RussellvilleTown | 9.8 mi | 0.2 |
| LinnsburgCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| Van Bibber LakeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| MaceCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| JamestownTown | 11 mi | 1 |
| Lake HolidayCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| FillmoreTown | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| WavelandTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| CoatesvilleTown | 13 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Roachdale, IN in?
- Roachdale is in Putnam County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Roachdale, IN?
- About 971 people live in Roachdale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Roachdale?
- Nearby places include Ladoga (4.6 mi), Bainbridge (6 mi), Groveland (7.3 mi), North Salem (8.3 mi), New Ross (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023