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Roachdale

A town of 840 people in Indiana
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About Roachdale

Town in Indiana, United States
840Population
0.5 sq miArea
840 ftElevation

Roachdale is a town in Franklin and Jackson townships, Putnam County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2020 census, Roachdale had a population of 840.

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ZIP code46172
Area code765
Living in Roachdale

Housing in Roachdale

$263K▲ 4.2% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Roachdale home is worth about $263,000, up 4.2% in a year, close to the Indiana typical home.

Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Most working residents leave Roachdale for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Greencastle (9%), Danville (7%) and Crawfordsville (6%). Half commute less than 24 miles.

Greencastle
9%
Danville
7%
Crawfordsville
6%
Center
5%
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Health in Roachdale

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≈Just like Indiana

No difference on any of 32 measures is outside the margin of error.

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Nothing stands out: Roachdale tracks Indiana closely.

Care nearby

Putnam County HospitalGreencastle · 15.9 mi · ER · rural critical access
Grace Clinic - Putnam CountyGreencastle · 14.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Roachdale · CMS · HRSAHealth in Roachdale →

Natural hazards in Roachdale

37
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 37% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Roachdale →

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Roachdale has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 22 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

38° / 21°Winter
62° / 40°Spring
82° / 61°Summer
65° / 43°Fall
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Roachdale-Franklin Township Public Library100 East Washington Street · part of Roachdale-Franklin Township Public Library
Fine-freeE-books35 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Roachdale-Franklin Township Public Library →
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