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Hardwick, CA

Full City Profile · California · Kings County County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
167 Population 1,193/sq mi density
64°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
556 Violent Crime/100K 3,387 property/100K
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
556 violent crimes/100K (46% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Hardwick, CA

At a Glance

Violent Crime
556/100K
46% above
3,387/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
60% below
48.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
78% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
2% below
10.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Hardwick Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
178%
Crime
146%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hardwick a Good Place to Live?

D
1.5 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Hardwick reports 556 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,387/100K.

Education

13.6% of adults in Hardwick hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 48.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hardwick has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population167
Median Age21.7 yrs
Density1,193/mi²
Male / Female24% / 76%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$13,985
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,220M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,084

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership32.8%
Zillow$393,350
Housing Units57
Rent Burden28.2%

Crime

F
Violent556/100K
Property3,387/100K

Health

Obesity31.5%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking10.5%
Premature Death8,188/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain8.5 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation242 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+48.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute29 min
Broadband58.0%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations49
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Hardwick was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 218 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.