At a Glance
Median Income
$39,364
$26,859 per capita
Home Value
$65,800
Zillow: $74,004
Median Rent
$925/mo
47.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
223/100K
1,116/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.6%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hartford residents earn a median household income of $39,364 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,859. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,318 business establishments, including 1,029 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hartford is $65,800 , 77% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $74,004. Median rent is $925/month, with 47.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Hartford reports 223 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,116/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
7.6% of adults in Hartford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hartford has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,456
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density280/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$39,364
Per Capita$26,859
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$40,403M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,519
Housing
A+
Home Value$65,800
Rent$925
Ownership82.8%
Zillow$74,004
Housing Units817
Rent Burden47.0%
Crime
F
Violent223/100K
Property1,116/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault74/100K
Burglary74/100K
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death15,768/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation428 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.6%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 81%
Commute21 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Hartford was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
27.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 1,029 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 71 fatal vehicle crashes.
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