Hartford City, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Blackford County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
5,685 Population 1,465/sq mi density
$36,868 Median Income $24,342 per capita
$77,800 Home Value $146,463 Zillow
$619 Median Rent 31.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$36,868 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,800 home value, $619/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Hartford City, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,868
51% below
$24,342 per capita
Home Value
$77,800
72% below
Zillow: $146,463
Median Rent
$619/mo
47% below
31.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
67% below
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
147% above
16.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.4%
48% above
25.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Hartford City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hartford City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
49%
Home Value
28%
Rent
53%
Poverty
133%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
247%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hartford City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hartford City residents earn a median household income of $36,868 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,342. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 245 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hartford City is $77,800 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,463. Median rent is $619/month, with 31.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.

Education

11.0% of adults in Hartford City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hartford City has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,685
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density1,465/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

C
Median Income$36,868
Per Capita$24,342
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty16.5%
County GDP$428M
Avg Weekly Wage$897

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,800
Rent$619
Ownership68.0%
Zillow$146,463
Housing Units3,091
Rent Burden31.0%

Health

Obesity47.4%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking25.7%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death13,647/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation917 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute20 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Hartford City was founded in 1839.
The median home in Hartford City was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
30.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.