Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Hardwick is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 199. Residents earn $37,917 per year, which is 50% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hardwick receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Hardwick offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hardwick is $37,917, 50% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. 10.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Hardwick is $75,000, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $646 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
21.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Hardwick has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches, including 39.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 79.2% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 20.8% |
| 55% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $37,917 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $20,866 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,036 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $78,379 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 328 |
| County GDP | $992M |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Healthcare | 29 |
| Retail | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,047 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.06% |
| Commute Time | 19.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 60.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 17.2% |
| Census Median | $75,000 |
| 73% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $646 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 28.8% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 48.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,047 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.06% |
| Obesity | 37.5% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.9% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.9% |
| Depression | 26.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,748/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 57.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 29 |
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 28.6 inches |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 39.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,587 ft (484 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 113/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7742°N, 96.1975°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27133 |
Winner: Republican by 39.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.4% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 113/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 84.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 29 |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Retail Stores | 29 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 19.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 60.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 17.2% |