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Hardin, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Calhoun County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
792 Population 372/sq mi density
$85,417 Median Income $33,126 per capita
$90,500 Home Value $161,184 Zillow
$417 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
308 Violent Crime/100K 1,541 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$85,417 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,500 home value, $417/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
308 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Hardin, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,417
14% above
$33,126 per capita
Home Value
$90,500
68% below
Zillow: $161,184
Median Rent
$417/mo
64% below
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
308/100K
19% below
1,541/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
39% below
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Hardin Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
114%
Home Value
32%
Rent
36%
Poverty
99%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
17%
Crime
81%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hardin a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hardin residents earn a median household income of $85,417 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,126. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 92 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hardin is $90,500 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,184. Median rent is $417/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Safety & Crime

Hardin reports 308 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,541/100K.

Education

20.7% of adults in Hardin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hardin has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population792
Median Age55.0 yrs
Density372/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$85,417
Per Capita$33,126
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$131M
Avg Weekly Wage$699

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,500
Rent$417
Ownership73.0%
Zillow$161,184
Housing Units357
Rent Burden30.8%

Crime

F
Violent308/100K
Property1,541/100K

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,814/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation459 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute52 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Hardin was built in 1963.
15.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
35.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.