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Hardinsburg, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Breckinridge County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,404 Population 695/sq mi density
$56,774 Median Income $33,220 per capita
$128,400 Home Value $170,229 Zillow
$729 Median Rent 22.3% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
85 Violent Crime/100K 1,194 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$56,774 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,400 home value, $729/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
85 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Hardinsburg, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,774
24% below
$33,220 per capita
Home Value
$128,400
54% below
Zillow: $170,229
Median Rent
$729/mo
37% below
22.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
85/100K
78% below
1,194/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
49% below
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
299 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
76%
Home Value
46%
Rent
63%
Poverty
89%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hardinsburg a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hardinsburg residents earn a median household income of $56,774 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,220. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 442 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hardinsburg is $128,400 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,229. Median rent is $729/month, with 22.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.

Safety & Crime

Hardinsburg reports 85 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,194/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

17.1% of adults in Hardinsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hardinsburg has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population2,404
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density695/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,774
Per Capita$33,220
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty11.0%
County GDP$541M
Avg Weekly Wage$842

Housing

A+
Home Value$128,400
Rent$729
Ownership61.6%
Zillow$170,229
Housing Units1,171
Rent Burden22.3%

Crime

F
Violent85/100K
Property1,194/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault85/100K
Burglary639/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,215/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain52.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation707 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+83.8%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute29 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Hardinsburg was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.