Hartford, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Coffey County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
442 Population 1,105/sq mi density
$59,375 Median Income $28,305 per capita
$69,400 Home Value $250,919 Zillow
$718 Median Rent 21.8% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$59,375 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$69,400 home value, $718/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Hartford, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,375
21% below
$28,305 per capita
Home Value
$69,400
75% below
Zillow: $250,919
Median Rent
$718/mo
38% below
21.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
60% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
89% below
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
14.6% 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
79%
Home Value
25%
Rent
62%
Poverty
110%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
11%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hartford a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 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 $59,375 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,305. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 260 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hartford is $69,400 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,919. Median rent is $718/month, with 21.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Education

13.4% of adults in Hartford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hartford has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population442
Median Age29.8 yrs
Density1,105/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$59,375
Per Capita$28,305
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$928M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304

Housing

A+
Home Value$69,400
Rent$718
Ownership83.0%
Zillow$250,919
Housing Units157
Rent Burden21.8%

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,566/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
Elevation1,083 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Hartford was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Topeka Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.