Hartford, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · St. Louis city County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,456 Population 280/sq mi density
$39,364 Median Income $26,859 per capita
$65,800 Home Value $83,138 Zillow
$925 Median Rent 47.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
87 Violent Crime/100K 1,569 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$39,364 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,800 home value, $925/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
87 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Hartford, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,364
48% below
$26,859 per capita
Home Value
$65,800
77% below
Zillow: $83,138
Median Rent
$925/mo
20% below
47.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
87/100K
77% below
1,569/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.6%
77% below
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
25% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

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)

Income
52%
Home Value
23%
Rent
80%
Poverty
96%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
175%
Crime
23%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hartford a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 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 6.3% (75% above 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 $83,138. 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 87 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,569/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,456
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density280/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$39,364
Per Capita$26,859
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$40,403M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,519

Housing

A+
Home Value$65,800
Rent$925
Ownership82.8%
Zillow$83,138
Housing Units817
Rent Burden47.0%

Crime

F
Violent87/100K
Property1,569/100K

Health

Obesity40.0%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death15,768/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.8 in/yr
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.
28.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 1,029 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 71 fatal vehicle crashes.