Arkansas
Hardy is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 853. Residents earn $33,500 per year, which is 55% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hardy receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Hardy has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Hardy is $33,500, 55% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. 12.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Hardy is $59,300, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $485 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Hardy is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 131 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,830 per 100,000, 146% above the national average.
9.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Hardy enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches, including 6.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 95.3% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.7% |
| 65% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $33,500 |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $16,397 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $740 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $46,979 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 405 |
| County GDP | $580M |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Healthcare | 47 |
| Retail | 70 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,950 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.29% |
| Commute Time | 32.2 min |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |
| Census Median | $59,300 |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $104,894 |
| Median List Price | $239,000 |
| Median List Price | $239,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $154 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 91.7% |
| Price Drops | 18.2% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $485 |
| 58% below US avg |
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $944 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,239 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,406 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,950 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.29% |
| Obesity | 39.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.8% |
| Heart Disease | 7.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.8% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 9.5% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.7% |
| Depression | 28.9% |
| Mental Distress | 22.0% |
| Physical Distress | 17.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.6% |
| Premature Death | 12,343/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 42.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 47 |
| Total Violent | 130.6/100K |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 130.6/100K |
| Total Property | 4,830.3/100K |
| 146% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 3,002.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,697.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 130.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.4 inches |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 6.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 508 ft (155 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 165/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3196°N, 91.4815°W |
| County FIPS | 05135 |
Winner: Republican by 62.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.2% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 81.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.91 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 165/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.2 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 47 |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Retail Stores | 70 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 32.2 min |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |