The Town FilesHoagland, Indiana
Community in Allen County · population 824 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $183,600
- Household income
- $61,563
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 28 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 41.4
Hoagland is a community of 824 people in Allen County, Indiana. The median home is worth $183,600, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks easier by car than 100% of Indiana towns, better for families than 84% of Indiana towns, quieter than 81% of Indiana towns.
How Hoagland 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 Hoagland is worth $183,600, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $61,563, which is more affordable than 25% of Indiana towns. 96.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hoagland | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $183,600 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | — | $888 |
| Median household income | $61,563 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 96.6% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.5% | — |
Who lives in Hoagland
| People | Hoagland | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.4 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.4% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 27.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.6% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.8% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 4.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.1% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 21.6 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.0% | 89.2% |
Weather in Hoagland
July highs average 83.8°F and January lows 18.3°F. About 40.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 28.1 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 127 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hoagland since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 16, 1968 about 9.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 5 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on October 26, 2010.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 45 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 15, 1964.
Severe weather in Allen County since 1996
Allen County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2026 | Flood | EM-3651: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4704: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Allen County
Allen County had 197,885 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,129 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Hoagland itself the ACS puts it at 8.6%.
Towns near Hoagland
- Monroeville, IN6.8 mi · 1,294 people · home $128,000
- New Haven, IN8.1 mi · 15,583 people · home $166,900
- Decatur, IN9.2 mi · 9,913 people · home $142,800
- Ossian, IN10.4 mi · 3,266 people · home $201,500
- Fort Wayne, IN12.1 mi · 263,886 people · home $188,900
- Woodburn, IN14.3 mi · 1,551 people · home $137,000
- Monroe, IN14.6 mi · 885 people · home $164,400
- Zanesville, IN15.1 mi · 580 people · home $162,500
Hoagland questions
Is Hoagland, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hoagland scores better for retirees than 60% of Indiana towns and quieter than 81%. 11.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.4).
How much does a house cost in Hoagland?
The median owner-occupied home in Hoagland is valued at $183,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,563, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Hoagland?
July highs average 83.8°F and January lows 18.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.6 inches of precipitation a year and 28.1 inches of snow.
Does Hoagland get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hoagland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 16, 1968. 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)