At a Glance
Median Income
$78,333
$50,991 per capita
Home Value
$408,300
Zillow: $390,316
Violent Crime
272/100K
4,304/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
273 sunny days/yr
How Hardy Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hardy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hardy a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hardy residents earn a median household income of $78,333 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,991. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,200 business establishments, including 251 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hardy is $408,300 , 45% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $390,316. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Hardy reports 272 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,304/100K.
Education
40.0% of adults in Hardy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hardy has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population65
Median Age71.7 yrs
Density58/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans65.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,333
Per Capita$50,991
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$5,712M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
B+
Home Value$408,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$390,316
Housing Units47
Rent Burden27.3%
Crime
F
Violent272/100K
Property4,304/100K
Health
Obesity31.6%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death9,758/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain16.9 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation3,720 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+16.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Broadband36.0%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Hardy was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Great Falls International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 251 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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