At a Glance
Median Income
$37,644
$16,723 per capita
Violent Crime
238/100K
4,120/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.5%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
31.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.0%
25.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Harts Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Harts's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Harts a Good Place to Live?
D
1.6 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Harts residents earn a median household income of $37,644 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,723. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 340 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Harts reports 238 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,120/100K.
Education
3.5% of adults in Harts hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% below the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harts has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population578
Median Age56.3 yrs
Density63/mi²
Male / Female33% / 67%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$37,644
Per Capita$16,723
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty31.1%
County GDP$333M
Avg Weekly Wage$820
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$99,986
Housing Units171
Rent Burden24.8%
Crime
F
Violent238/100K
Property4,120/100K
Health
Obesity46.0%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking25.5%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death17,817/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,024 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.5%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Broadband74.2%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Harts was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
56.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.