Hartford City, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Jackson County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
529 Population 427/sq mi density
$54,063 Median Income $24,396 per capita
$66,300 Home Value $101,077 Zillow
$750 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$54,063 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,300 home value, $750/mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Hartford City, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,063
28% below
$24,396 per capita
Home Value
$66,300
76% below
Zillow: $101,077
Median Rent
$750/mo
36% below
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
76.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
31% above
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°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
72%
Home Value
24%
Rent
64%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hartford City a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hartford City residents earn a median household income of $54,063 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,396. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 726 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hartford City is $66,300 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $101,077. Median rent is $750/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Education

0.0% of adults in Hartford City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 76.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hartford City has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population529
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density427/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,063
Per Capita$24,396
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$1,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018

Housing

A+
Home Value$66,300
Rent$750
Ownership77.7%
Zillow$101,077
Housing Units274
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity42.0%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death11,780/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain44.2 in/yr
Elevation784 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+76.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute29 min
Broadband71.2%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Hartford City was founded in 1853.
The median home in Hartford City was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.