At a Glance
Median Income
$85,294
$32,010 per capita
Home Value
$46,500
Zillow: $149,526
Median Rent
$488/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
59.3%
74.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
12.3% smoking rate
How Hardesty Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hardesty's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hardesty a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hardesty residents earn a median household income of $85,294 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,010. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 579 business establishments, including 52 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hardesty is $46,500 , 84% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,526. Median rent is $488/month, with 37.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
59.3% of adults in Hardesty hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% above the national average).
74.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hardesty has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population387
Median Age28.4 yrs
Density1,683/mi²
Male / Female21% / 79%
Foreign Born19.4%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,294
Per Capita$32,010
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$2,635M
Avg Weekly Wage$991
Housing
A+
Home Value$46,500
Rent$488
Ownership82.7%
Zillow$149,526
Housing Units161
Rent Burden37.5%
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,313/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain17.8 in/yr
Elevation2,916 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+59.3%
High School+74.1%
Graduate+41.9%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute49 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Hardesty was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Liberal Mid-America Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
19.4% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.