Hardin, MO

Missouri

Hardin is a small town in Missouri with a population of 683. Residents earn $75,606 per year, which is 1% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
683 Population 1,067/sq mi density
$75,606 Median Income $29,498 per capita
$96,700 Home Value $187,280 Zillow
$1,000 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$75,606 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,700 home value, $1,000/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $75,606
1% higher than US avg
Home Value $96,700
66% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.0%
55% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,000
14% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.3%
22% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.1%
69% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.6%
39% lower than US avg

How Hardin Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population683
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density1,067/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,606
Per Capita$29,498
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty7.6%
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,700
Rent$1,000
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$187,280
Housing Units260
Rent Burden25.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,993/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary181/100K

Health

Obesity39.3%
Uninsured9.5%
Smoking19.5%
Depression26.7%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation696 ft (212 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute30 min
Broadband79.2%

Is Hardin a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hardin receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Hardin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hardin is $75,606, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hardin is $96,700, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Hardin is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,993 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Hardin has a population of 683 with a density of 1,067 people per square mile. The median age is 33.6 years, 14% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.7%).

Population

683
Total Population
1,067
People / sq mi
33.6yrs
Median Age
14% below US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Hardin vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.4%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.6%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hardin vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hardin is $75,606, which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Hardin vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$75,606
1% above US avg
Per Capita Income$29,498

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.6%
39% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.5 min
Drive Alone73.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Hardin is $96,700, 66% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $187,280.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$96,700
66% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$187,280

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$41
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio0.0%
Price Drops50.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,000
14% below US avg
Rent Burden25.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.6%
Housing Units260
Median Year Built1952

Property Tax

In Hardin, 39.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.5% of residents lack health insurance. 19.5% are current smokers. 26.7% report depression. 31.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Hardin vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.3%
22% above US avg
Diabetes10.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure34.1%
Asthma10.9%
COPD8.1%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.5%
39% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.7%
Physical Inactivity31.7%
Depression26.7%
Mental Distress19.9%
Physical Distress14.8%
Short Sleep40.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate85.9%
Uninsured9.5%
10% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.0%
Dental Visits52.7%

Food & Exercise

Hardin has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,993 per 100,000 (2% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Hardin vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,992.8/100K
2% above US avg
Burglary181.2/100K
Theft1,630.4/100K
Vehicle Theft181.2/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 79.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.0%
55% below US avg
High School+90.2%
Graduate Degree+4.5%
School Test Score5.51
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,067/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access79.2%

Safety & Disasters

C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.5 min
Drive Alone73.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.0%

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