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Hardin, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Marshall County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
414 Population 591/sq mi density
$29,688 Median Income $18,376 per capita
$91,000 Home Value $145,541 Zillow
$559 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
92 Violent Crime/100K 1,991 property/100K
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$29,688 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,000 home value, $559/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
92 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Hardin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.9°F
5% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation420 ft (128 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density591/sq mi
Coordinates36.7651°N, 88.3022°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMarshall County County
Nearest AirportBarkley Regional (PAH)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Dec) 5.12"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood
Good Days %83.8%
Unhealthy Days0

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score61.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability40.6 / 100
Community Resilience64.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

298 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on May 2, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 124 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 146 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 138 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 103 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 63 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 125 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 146 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 101 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 122 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 94 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 124 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 141 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 65 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 120 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 74 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 79 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 123 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 79 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 115 km
Nov 6, 2009 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.4 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

534 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 89 fatalities, 1,325 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 81 km 57
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 87 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 86 km 2
May 7, 1971 EF4 88 km 3
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 15 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 15 km 3
May 26, 2024 EF3 44 km 1
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 77 km 4
May 10, 2016 EF3 40 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 84 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 63 km 3
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 82 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 93 km 2
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 31 km 1
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 76 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 78 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEVILS BACKBONE RX (3,215 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 42 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 22 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 75 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 21 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 32 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 87 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 99 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 87 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 84 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 24 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 98 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 77 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 84 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 84 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 85 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 24 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 27 km
2024 PINE HOLLOW RX 1,038 76 km
2021 ROCKY BRANCH RX 1,033 71 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,008 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 38°F (4°C) 4.4 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.1 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 71°F (21°C) 3.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.9 in
December 39°F (4°C) 5.1 in Wettest

Hardin has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (3.4").

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