The Town FilesHatfield, Indiana
Community in Spencer County · population 708 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $138,000
- Household income
- $71,932
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 7 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 43.1
Hatfield is a community of 708 people in Spencer County, Indiana. The median home is worth $138,000, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks easier by car than 90% of Indiana towns, more of a college town than 85% of Indiana towns.
How Hatfield ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hatfield is worth $138,000, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $71,932, which is more affordable than 83% of Indiana towns. 91.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hatfield | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $138,000 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | — | $888 |
| Median household income | $71,932 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 91.1% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1961 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.4% | — |
Who lives in Hatfield
| People | Hatfield | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.1 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 34.2% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 31.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.8% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.9% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 10.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 22.4 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.7% | 89.2% |
Weather in Hatfield
July highs average 88.3°F and January lows 23.8°F. About 47.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 6.6 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 43 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 89 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hatfield since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on October 18, 2007 about 9.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 46 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 30, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 34 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 26, 2011.
Severe weather in Spencer County since 1996
Spencer County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
| May 4, 2018 | Flood | DR-4363: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| June 23, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1997: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And |
Jobs and pay in Spencer County
Spencer County had 6,990 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,388 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Hatfield itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Hatfield
- Rockport, IN9.1 mi · 1,984 people · home $132,700
- Newburgh, IN10.5 mi · 3,344 people · home $237,600
- Boonville, IN10.6 mi · 6,712 people · home $162,400
- Sorgho, KY10.9 mi · 1,972 people · home $275,800
- Owensboro, KY11.6 mi · 60,183 people · home $178,900
- Chandler, IN12.4 mi · 3,693 people · home $131,100
- Grandview, IN13.1 mi · 698 people · home $140,600
- Thruston, KY13.3 mi · 2,234 people · home $187,700
Hatfield questions
Is Hatfield, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hatfield scores better for retirees than 29% of Indiana towns and quieter than 42%. 34.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.1).
How much does a house cost in Hatfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Hatfield is valued at $138,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,932, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Hatfield?
July highs average 88.3°F and January lows 23.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.6 inches of precipitation a year and 6.6 inches of snow.
Does Hatfield get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hatfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on October 18, 2007. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)