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Roachdale, IN


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Roachdale, Indiana

Roachdale, Indiana, in Putnam county, is 34 miles W of Indianapolis, Indiana. There are an estimated 975 people in the town.

The People and Families of Roachdale

In Roachdale, about 60% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Roachdale. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Roachdale had a median family income of $39,792. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Roachdale.

Roachdale Housing

Approximately 73% of housing in Roachdale is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns.

Commuting

In Roachdale, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Roachdale, IN

Comparing Roachdale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Senior Citizens68
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men42
Age of the Population46
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better76
Median Family Income53
People Above Poverty53
College Educated Adults35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Public Transportation Use78
Walking and Biking to Work43
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Affordability of Rents67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
People Living Alone44
Housing Recently Built22
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