At a Glance
Median Income
$85,417
$33,126 per capita
Home Value
$90,500
Zillow: $172,944
Median Rent
$417/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
15.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hardin a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
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 1.1% (69% 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 $172,944. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population792
Median Age55.0 yrs
Density372/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$85,417
Per Capita$33,126
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$131M
Avg Weekly Wage$699
Housing
A+
Home Value$90,500
Rent$417
Ownership73.0%
Zillow$172,944
Housing Units357
Rent Burden30.8%
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,814/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain41.2 in/yr
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.
32.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.