Hardinsburg, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Orange County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
188 Population 92/sq mi density
$35,250 Median Income $18,507 per capita
$111,000 Home Value $215,581 Zillow
$800 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 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
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: $215,581
Median Rent
$800/mo
31% below
51.0% of income on rent
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
54°F

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%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hardinsburg a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 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 $215,581. 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.

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 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population188
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density92/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans3.1%

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$215,581
Housing Units108
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain46.9 in/yr
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
Broadband83.1%
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.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.