Hardin, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

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 $202,495 Zillow
$1,000 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
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, 1.5% 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
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Hardin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The area receives 13.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation696 ft (212 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density1,067/sq mi
Coordinates39.2708°N, 93.8344°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKansas City International (MCI)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.3"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 13.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.58"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 91 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 114 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 131 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 77 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 102 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

454 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 310 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 2004 EF4 77 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 56 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 89 km 2
May 4, 1977 EF4 15 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 41 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 49 km 1
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 87 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 88 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 74 km 0
May 7, 1961 EF4 95 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 49 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 57 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 60 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 90 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 76 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 31 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 97 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY E (897 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 30 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.0 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 74°F (24°C) 5.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 5.1 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 4.3 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.9 in

Hardin has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.8").

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