Bachelor's+ 27.3%

19% lower than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 7.7%

38% lower than US avg

How Hardy Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population13

Median Age61.8 yrs

Density29/mi²

Male / Female31% / 69%

Largest GroupWhite 85%

Veterans11.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A

Per Capita$44,046

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty7.7%

County GDP$598M

Commute29 min

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain35.8 in/yr

Sunny Days260/yr

Elevation1,136 ft (346 m)

Education

Bachelor's+27.3%

High School+100.0%

Graduate+14.3%

School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%

Commute29 min

Broadband7.0%

Libraries4

Is Hardy a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hardy receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Hardy offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Education

27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Hardy experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Hardy has a population of 13 with a density of 29 people per square mile. The median age is 61.8 years, 59% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.6%).

Population

Total Population

People / sq mi

61.8yrs

Median Age

59% above US avg

0.5mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 30.8%

Female 69.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Hardy vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hardy vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hardy is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Hardy vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income


Per Capita Income	$44,046
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,014
IRS Avg AGI	$86,410

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	7.7%
	38% below US avg
Establishments (County)	367
County GDP	$598M

Business (County)

Restaurants	20
Healthcare	21
Retail	38
Manufacturing	24

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,919
	41% above US avg
Cost of Living	87.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	29.1 min
Drive Alone	100.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

Hardy has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.8 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	46.8°F
	13% below US avg
January Average	17°F (-8°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	35.8 inches
	6% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	1,136 ft (346 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density	29/sq mi
Coordinates	42.8102°N, 94.0512°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	19091

It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 50-point margin. 7.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.4%

D 24.4%

Winner: Republican by 50 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	27.3%
	19% below US avg
High School+	100.0%
Graduate Degree+	14.3%
School Test Score	5.73

B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7	Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density	29/sq mi
Total Area	0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	7.0%
Public Libraries	4
Healthcare Facilities	21
Restaurants	20
Retail Stores	38

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	29.1 min
Drive Alone	100.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Hardy, IA

How Hardy Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Climate

Education

Community

Is Hardy a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Hardy vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Hardy vs U.S. Average

Income: Hardy vs U.S.

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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