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Hartford City, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Blackford County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,685 Population 1,465/sq mi density
$36,868 Median Income $24,342 per capita
$77,800 Home Value $135,940 Zillow
$619 Median Rent 31.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
262 Violent Crime/100K 577 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$36,868 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,800 home value, $619/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
262 violent crimes/100K
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: $135,940
Median Rent
$619/mo
47% below
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
262/100K
31% below
577/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
67% below
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
16.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.4%
48% above
25.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

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
117%
Crime
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hartford City a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
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 4.2% (17% 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 $135,940. 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.

Safety & Crime

Hartford City reports 262 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 577/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population5,685
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density1,465/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$36,868
Per Capita$24,342
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty16.5%
County GDP$428M
Avg Weekly Wage$897

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,800
Rent$619
Ownership68.0%
Zillow$135,940
Housing Units3,091
Rent Burden31.0%

Crime

F
Violent262/100K
Property577/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault262/100K
Burglary140/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
28.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.