At a Glance
Median Income
$37,917
$20,866 per capita
Home Value
$75,000
Zillow: $191,120
Median Rent
$646/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
16.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hardwick a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hardwick residents earn a median household income of $37,917 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,866. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 328 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hardwick is $75,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,120. Median rent is $646/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Education
21.4% of adults in Hardwick hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hardwick has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population199
Median Age28.4 yrs
Density113/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born7.5%
Veterans12.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$37,917
Per Capita$20,866
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$992M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,000
Rent$646
Ownership48.8%
Zillow$191,120
Housing Units96
Rent Burden28.8%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,748/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain30.0 in/yr
Elevation1,587 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute19 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Hardwick was built in 1947.
17.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.