Hartford, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Ohio County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,653 Population 934/sq mi density
$61,313 Median Income $29,511 per capita
$103,800 Home Value $155,037 Zillow
$587 Median Rent 21.8% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
189 Violent Crime/100K 833 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$61,313 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,800 home value, $587/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
189 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Hartford, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,313
18% below
$29,511 per capita
Home Value
$103,800
63% below
Zillow: $155,037
Median Rent
$587/mo
50% below
21.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
189/100K
50% below
833/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
44% below
85.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
Avg Temperature
57°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
82%
Home Value
37%
Rent
50%
Poverty
89%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
97%
Crime
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hartford a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 $61,313 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,511. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 516 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hartford is $103,800 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $155,037. Median rent is $587/month, with 21.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Safety & Crime

Hartford reports 189 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 833/100K.

Education

18.8% of adults in Hartford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 85.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hartford has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,653
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density934/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,313
Per Capita$29,511
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty11.0%
County GDP$1,077M
Avg Weekly Wage$854

Housing

A+
Home Value$103,800
Rent$587
Ownership61.2%
Zillow$155,037
Housing Units1,051
Rent Burden21.8%

Crime

F
Violent189/100K
Property833/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Premature Death11,567/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain52.0 in/yr
Elevation440 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+85.1%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute20 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Hartford was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.