Hardin, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.2 /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

54°F Avg Temperature 265 sunny days/yr

188 Violent Crime/100K 375 property/100K

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

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

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

188 violent crimes/100K

Education

2.2 / 5.0

15.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Hardin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	53.9°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	696 ft (212 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density	1,067/sq mi
Coordinates	39.2708°N, 93.8344°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Kansas City International (MCI) 47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.1"

3% above US avg

Snowfall 4.6"

Wettest Month (May) 4.84"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

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	26°F (-3°C)	1.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	32°F (0°C)	1.4 in
March	43°F (6°C)	2.7 in
April	55°F (13°C)	3.7 in
May	64°F (18°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
June	73°F (23°C)	4.5 in
July	78°F (26°C)	4.2 in	Warmest
August	76°F (24°C)	3.7 in
September	68°F (20°C)	4.8 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.5 in
November	43°F (6°C)	2.7 in
December	32°F (-0°C)	1.9 in

Hardin has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 26°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.4").

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