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Hardinsburg, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Orange County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
188 Population 92/sq mi density
$35,250 Median Income $18,507 per capita
$111,000 Home Value $204,663 Zillow
$800 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
112 Violent Crime/100K 3,799 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$35,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$111,000 home value, $800/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
112 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Hardinsburg, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,250
53% below
$18,507 per capita
Home Value
$111,000
61% below
Zillow: $204,663
Median Rent
$800/mo
31% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
112/100K
70% below
3,799/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.1%
88% below
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
38.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
290 sunny days/yr

How Hardinsburg Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hardinsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
47%
Home Value
39%
Rent
69%
Poverty
311%
Bachelor's
12%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
30%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hardinsburg a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hardinsburg residents earn a median household income of $35,250 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,507. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 38.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 400 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hardinsburg is $111,000 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,663. Median rent is $800/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Safety & Crime

Hardinsburg reports 112 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,799/100K.

Education

4.1% of adults in Hardinsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hardinsburg has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population188
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density92/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$35,250
Per Capita$18,507
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty38.6%
County GDP$992M
Avg Weekly Wage$867

Housing

A+
Home Value$111,000
Rent$800
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$204,663
Housing Units108
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent112/100K
Property3,799/100K

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,621/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain51.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation696 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.1%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute35 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Hardinsburg was founded in 1838.
The median home in Hardinsburg was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.