Kentucky
Hartford is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 2,653. Residents earn $61,313 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hartford receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Hartford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hartford is $61,313, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. 11.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Hartford is $103,800, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $587 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 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 628 per 100,000, 68% below the national average.
18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Hartford enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 97.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
| 83% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,313 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,511 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $854 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $53,304 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 516 |
| County GDP | $1,077M |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Healthcare | 51 |
| Retail | 68 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,014 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.94% |
| Commute Time | 20.0 min |
| Work from Home | 5.4% |
| Census Median | $103,800 |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $161,707 |
| Census Median Rent | $587 |
| 50% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,014 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.94% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.9% |
| Premature Death | 11,567/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 37.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 51 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 628.0/100K |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 369.4/100K |
| Theft | 221.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 36.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.0 inches |
| 37% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 440 ft (134 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 934/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4534°N, 86.8898°W |
| County FIPS | 21183 |
Winner: Republican by 60.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.8% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 934/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 51 |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Retail Stores | 68 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 20.0 min |
| Work from Home | 5.4% |