At a Glance
Median Income
$60,313
$25,223 per capita
Home Value
$14,400
Zillow: $86,705
Median Rent
$725/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
12.8% smoking rate
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
3.4 / 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 $60,313 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,223. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 262 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hardy is $14,400 , 95% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $86,705. Median rent is $725/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
7.5% of adults in Hardy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hardy has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population157
Median Age53.0 yrs
Density257/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,313
Per Capita$25,223
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$536M
Avg Weekly Wage$982
Housing
A+
Home Value$14,400
Rent$725
Ownership80.7%
Zillow$86,705
Housing Units79
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,893/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain27.9 in/yr
Elevation1,572 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Hardy was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
36.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.