At a Glance
Violent Crime
121/100K
1,938/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Harding Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Harding's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Harding a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Harding reports 121 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,938/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Harding hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harding has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population16
Density94/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,670M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,126
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$234,473
Housing Units17
Rent Burden27.1%
Crime
F
Violent121/100K
Property1,938/100K
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,943/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation657 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Broadband7.0%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 328 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.