Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Hartford is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,456. Residents earn $39,364 per year, which is 48% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hartford receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Hartford has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Hartford is $39,364, 48% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. 11.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Hartford is $65,800, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $925 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Hartford is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 144 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,293 per 100,000, 34% below the national average.
7.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Hartford enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 94.9% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.1% |
| 62% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $39,364 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,859 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,519 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,224 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 15,318 |
| County GDP | $40,403M |
| Restaurants | 1,029 |
| Healthcare | 2,212 |
| Retail | 810 |
| Manufacturing | 366 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,881 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.42% |
| Commute Time | 21.0 min |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |
| Census Median | $65,800 |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $74,004 |
| Median List Price | $38,900 |
| Median List Price | $38,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $79 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.3% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $925 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,881 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.42% |
| Obesity | 40.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.7% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.0% |
| Depression | 24.7% |
| Mental Distress | 20.0% |
| Physical Distress | 14.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 15,768/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,212 |
| Total Violent | 143.7/100K |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 71.8/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 71.8/100K |
| Total Property | 1,293.1/100K |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 71.8/100K |
| Theft | 1,221.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 71 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.9 inches |
| 10% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 428 ft (130 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 280/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8131°N, 90.0921°W |
| County FIPS | 29510 |
Winner: Democrat by 64.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.6% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 280/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.2 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,212 |
| Restaurants | 1,029 |
| Retail Stores | 810 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 71 |
| Avg Commute | 21.0 min |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |