At a Glance
Median Income
$60,463
$26,322 per capita
Home Value
$142,800
Zillow: $204,573
Median Rent
$726/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
378/100K
4,476/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.3%
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
18.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
311 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hardin residents earn a median household income of $60,463 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,322. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 270 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hardin is $142,800 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,573. Median rent is $726/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Hardin reports 378 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 0% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,476/100K.
Education
30.3% of adults in Hardin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hardin has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population3,766
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density1,268/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,463
Per Capita$26,322
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty18.3%
County GDP$1,286M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
Housing
A+
Home Value$142,800
Rent$726
Ownership56.7%
Zillow$204,573
Housing Units1,463
Rent Burden25.0%
Crime
F
Violent378/100K
Property4,476/100K
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death25,709/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain13.8 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation2,900 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.3%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+15.0%
School Score2.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 47%
Commute17 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed32 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Hardin was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Billings Logan International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.