At a Glance
Median Income
$77,917
$31,008 per capita
Home Value
$170,900
Zillow: $238,999
Median Rent
$1,138/mo
19.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
13.8% 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+
3.8 / 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 $77,917 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,008. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,410 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hartford is $170,900 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,999. Median rent is $1,138/month, with 19.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
12.8% of adults in Hartford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hartford has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population814
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density747/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,917
Per Capita$31,008
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$1,885M
Avg Weekly Wage$985
Housing
A+
Home Value$170,900
Rent$1,138
Ownership92.5%
Zillow$238,999
Housing Units284
Rent Burden19.2%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,398/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain36.6 in/yr
Elevation891 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute30 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Hartford was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.