Hartford, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Sebastian County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
504 Population 280/sq mi density
$43,542 Median Income $33,013 per capita
$72,800 Home Value $165,313 Zillow
$821 Median Rent 49.4% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$43,542 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,800 home value, $821/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Hartford, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,542
42% below
$33,013 per capita
Home Value
$72,800
74% below
Zillow: $165,313
Median Rent
$821/mo
29% below
49.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
403/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
64% below
82.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
17.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
8% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

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)

Income
58%
Home Value
26%
Rent
71%
Poverty
140%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
144%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hartford 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

Hartford residents earn a median household income of $43,542 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,013. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,751 business establishments, including 302 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hartford is $72,800 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,313. Median rent is $821/month, with 49.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Safety & Crime

Hartford reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 403/100K.

Education

12.0% of adults in Hartford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 82.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hartford has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population504
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density280/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$43,542
Per Capita$33,013
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty17.4%
County GDP$9,255M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,061

Housing

A+
Home Value$72,800
Rent$821
Ownership66.5%
Zillow$165,313
Housing Units250
Rent Burden49.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property403/100K

Health

Obesity34.6%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,659/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain52.1 in/yr
Elevation636 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+82.4%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute30 min
Broadband69.1%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Hartford was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.504 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
33.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 302 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.