Kentucky
Hardinsburg is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 2,404. Residents earn $56,774 per year, which is 24% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hardinsburg receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Hardinsburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hardinsburg is $56,774, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. 11.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Hardinsburg is $128,400, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $729 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Hardinsburg is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 86 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 470 per 100,000, 76% below the national average.
17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Hardinsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.8% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,774 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,220 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $842 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $55,523 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 442 |
| County GDP | $541M |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Healthcare | 36 |
| Retail | 61 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,211 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.72% |
| Commute Time | 29.4 min |
| Work from Home | 0.9% |
| Census Median | $128,400 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $170,229 |
| Census Median Rent | $729 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,211 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.72% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.1% |
| Premature Death | 12,215/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 29.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 36 |
| Total Violent | 85.5/100K |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 42.8/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 42.8/100K |
| Total Property | 470.3/100K |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 256.5/100K |
| Theft | 213.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.8 inches |
| 39% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 707 ft (215 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 695/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7714°N, 86.4508°W |
| County FIPS | 21027 |
Winner: Republican by 58.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.1% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 695/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 36 |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Retail Stores | 61 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 29.4 min |
| Work from Home | 0.9% |