HaydenIN
A town of 288, settled in 1890.
Is Hayden a good place to live?
Among 594 Indiana towns, just one has a lower home-ownership rate than Hayden. Hayden has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
288 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Hayden: who provides what
Hayden is unincorporated, so Jennings County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hayden.
Hayden stands out in Indiana and nationally, with fewer of its working residents who work locally
14% of Hayden residents live below the poverty line. Half commute less than 16 miles. The top destinations are North Vernon (25%), Columbus (19%) and Seymour (12%).
| Hayden | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 0.5% | 11% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 10% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Hayden has a low natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
For Hayden, the risk rating from FEMA is 22 of 100. Of the losses FEMA expects in the town, 40% come from inland flooding and 31% from tornadoes. One claim on flood insurance has been paid out here since 2009.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Hayden: four seasons and pleasant summers
Expect July afternoons of 86° and January nights of 23°, with about 17 inches of snow a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Hayden is
The share of adults in Hayden who have high blood pressure: 37%. This Indiana town tracks Indiana closely on all 32 CDC measures. Among adults here, 28% have been diagnosed with depression and 18% smoke cigarettes.
| Hayden | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 26% | 23% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 16% | 16% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Everything we know about Hayden
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Hayden; the nearest are
College town 28 of every 100 Hayden residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Indiana.
100% of working residents leave Hayden for work
Where Hayden’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Hayden
5 notable people were born in Hayden.
About Hayden
Census-designated place in Indiana, United States
Hayden (also Hardenburg or Six Mile) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in central Spencer Township, Jennings County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 501. It is the birthplace of Edgar Whitcomb, the 43rd Governor of Indiana.
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- Area
- 2.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 620 ft
- ZIP code
- 47245
- Area code
- 812
Questions about Hayden
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hayden, IN a good place to live?
Hayden has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Hayden, IN known for?
5 notable people were born here, including Edgar Whitcomb and Mike Simon.