At a Glance
Median Income
$55,066
$29,779 per capita
Home Value
$119,700
Zillow: $202,220
Median Rent
$800/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
814/100K
6,271/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Hart Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hart's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hart a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hart residents earn a median household income of $55,066 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,779. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 567 business establishments, including 64 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hart is $119,700 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $202,220. Median rent is $800/month, with 27.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Safety & Crime
Hart reports 814 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 114% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,271/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.5% of adults in Hart hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hart has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,931
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density1,079/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,066
Per Capita$29,779
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$833M
Avg Weekly Wage$878
Housing
A+
Home Value$119,700
Rent$800
Ownership59.8%
Zillow$202,220
Housing Units842
Rent Burden27.0%
Crime
F
Violent814/100K
Property6,271/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault718/100K
Burglary335/100K
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,787/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation638 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute15 min
Broadband84.5%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Hart was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (71 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.