At a Glance
Median Income
$54,286
$24,085 per capita
Home Value
$151,400
Zillow: $180,076
Median Rent
$793/mo
24.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.5%
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
16.9% smoking rate
How Hartford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hartford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hartford 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
Hartford residents earn a median household income of $54,286 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,085. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 605 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hartford is $151,400 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,076. Median rent is $793/month, with 24.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
8.5% of adults in Hartford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hartford has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,677
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density429/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,286
Per Capita$24,085
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$827M
Avg Weekly Wage$819
Housing
A+
Home Value$151,400
Rent$793
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$180,076
Housing Units1,172
Rent Burden24.7%
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death14,287/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain62.3 in/yr
Elevation270 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Hartford was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Dothan Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.