The Town FilesRoachdale, Indiana
Town in Putnam County · population 840 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $143,400
- Household income
- $66,216
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 20 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 33.1
Roachdale is a town of 840 people in Putnam County, Indiana. The median home is worth $143,400, close to the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 96% of Indiana towns, quieter than 78% of Indiana towns, more upscale than 72% of Indiana towns.
How Roachdale 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 Roachdale is worth $143,400, close to the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $66,216, which is more affordable than 68% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $1,002 a month. 63.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Roachdale | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $143,400 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $1,002 | $888 |
| Median household income | $66,216 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 63.8% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Roachdale
| People | Roachdale | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.1 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.4% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 28.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.9% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.7% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.1% | — |
| Work from home | 0.9% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 33.2 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.7% | 89.2% |
Weather in Roachdale
July highs average 82.8°F and January lows 17.2°F. About 44.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 19.5 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 140 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Roachdale since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on November 22, 1992 about 5.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 5 deaths and 31 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 5, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 37 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on November 15, 1955.
Severe weather in Putnam County since 1996
Putnam County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2026 | Flood | DR-4933: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 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 |
| April 22, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4173: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Putnam County
Putnam County had 12,342 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,684 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Roachdale itself the ACS puts it at 0.7%.
Public schools in Roachdale
3 public schools with 930 students, about 14.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Putnam Sr High School | 9-12 | 432 | 14.4 |
| North Putnam Middle School | 6-8 | 288 | 14.4 |
| Roachdale Elementary School | PK-5 | 210 | 15.0 |
Towns near Roachdale
- Ladoga, IN4.7 mi · 1,081 people · home $130,600
- Bainbridge, IN6.1 mi · 684 people · home $180,500
- Heritage Lake, IN9.2 mi · 3,012 people · home $262,900
- New Market, IN9.6 mi · 559 people · home $142,300
- Jamestown, IN11.1 mi · 942 people · home $176,300
- Lake Holiday, IN11.6 mi · 921 people · home $291,100
- Fillmore, IN12.7 mi · 532 people · home $110,000
- Coatesville, IN13.1 mi · 555 people · home $180,400
Roachdale questions
Is Roachdale, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Roachdale scores better for retirees than 32% of Indiana towns and quieter than 78%. 11.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.1).
How much does a house cost in Roachdale?
The median owner-occupied home in Roachdale is valued at $143,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,216, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $1,002 a month.
What is the weather like in Roachdale?
July highs average 82.8°F and January lows 17.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.2 inches of precipitation a year and 19.5 inches of snow.
Does Roachdale get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Roachdale since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on November 22, 1992. 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)