At a Glance
Median Income
$72,500
$32,764 per capita
Home Value
$89,500
Zillow: $129,209
Median Rent
$1,055/mo
22.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
13.1% smoking rate
How Hartsburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hartsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hartsburg a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hartsburg residents earn a median household income of $72,500 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,764. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 558 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hartsburg is $89,500 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,209. Median rent is $1,055/month, with 22.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Education
18.4% of adults in Hartsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hartsburg has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population441
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density2,940/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$72,500
Per Capita$32,764
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,344M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
Housing
A+
Home Value$89,500
Rent$1,055
Ownership73.3%
Zillow$129,209
Housing Units198
Rent Burden22.1%
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,078/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.8 in/yr
Elevation604 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Hartsburg was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.