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Hayden, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Jennings County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
300 Population 121/sq mi density
$89,600 Home Value $253,174 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
336 Violent Crime/100K 4,992 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
336 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
48.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Hayden, IN

At a Glance

Home Value
$89,600
68% below
Zillow: $253,174
Violent Crime
336/100K
12% below
4,992/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.0%
42% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Hayden Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hayden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
32%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
142%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
88%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hayden a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hayden is $89,600 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,174. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Safety & Crime

Hayden reports 336 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,992/100K.

Education

48.0% of adults in Hayden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hayden has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population300
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density121/mi²
Male / Female69% / 31%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans20.4%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$37,552
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$960M
Avg Weekly Wage$943

Housing

Home Value$89,600
Rent
Ownership65.7%
Zillow$253,174
Housing Units200
Rent Burden28.2%

Crime

F
Violent336/100K
Property4,992/100K

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death12,252/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain49.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation604 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+48.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Hayden was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.