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Hartford, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Van Buren County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,312
Population
1,700/sq mi density
$39,868
Median Income
$20,631 per capita
$95,200
Home Value
$163,108 Zillow
$809
Median Rent
28.0% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
232
Violent Crime/100K
502 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$39,868 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,200 home value, $809/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
232 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Hartford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 86.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 665 ft (203 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,700/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2050°N, 86.1661°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Van Buren County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Michigan Regional (BEH) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 82 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in |
Hartford has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.7").