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Hartsville, IN

Indiana

Hartsville is a small town in Indiana with a population of 281. Residents earn $66,875 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
281 Population 852/sq mi density
$66,875 Median Income $27,011 per capita
$131,300 Home Value $266,397 Zillow
$1,031 Median Rent 14.2% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,875 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,300 home value, $1,031/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,875
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $131,300
53% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.4%
63% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,031
11% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.1%
28% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.1%
69% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.8%
61% lower than US avg

How Hartsville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population281
Median Age29.6 yrs
Density852/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 85%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,875
Per Capita$27,011
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$1,895M
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$131,300
Rent$1,031
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$266,397
Housing Units113
Rent Burden14.2%

Health

Obesity41.1%
Uninsured9.2%
Smoking18.6%
Depression28.5%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain47.3 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation749 ft (228 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute36 min
Broadband99.0%
Libraries3

Is Hartsville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hartsville receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times, high obesity rates. Hartsville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hartsville is $66,875, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hartsville is $131,300, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,031 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Hartsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches, including 16.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Hartsville has a population of 281 with a density of 852 people per square mile. The median age is 29.6 years, 24% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85.4%), with 2.1% Hispanic, 2.8% Black.

Population

281
Total Population
852
People / sq mi
29.6yrs
Median Age
24% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.3%
Female 53.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Hartsville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.9%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.1%
92% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hartsville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hartsville is $66,875, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Hartsville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,875
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,011
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
IRS Avg AGI$63,563

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.8%
61% below US avg
Establishments (County)707
County GDP$1,895M

Business (County)

Restaurants57
Healthcare69
Retail113
Manufacturing47

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,903
17% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.21%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.9 min
Drive Alone81.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Hartsville is $131,300, 53% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,031 (11% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $266,397.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$131,300
53% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$266,397

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$52
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio89.6%
Price Drops100.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,031
11% below US avg
Rent Burden14.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.8%
Housing Units113
Median Year Built1950

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,903
17% below US avg
Effective Rate2.21%
In Hartsville, 41.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.2% of residents lack health insurance. 18.6% are current smokers. 28.5% report depression. 25.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Hartsville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.1%
28% above US avg
Diabetes11.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure34.7%
Asthma11.6%
COPD8.3%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking18.6%
33% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.0%
Physical Inactivity25.2%
Depression28.5%
Mental Distress20.5%
Physical Distress14.3%
Short Sleep37.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.4%
Uninsured9.2%
7% above US avg
Checkup Rate78.2%
Dental Visits62.8%
Premature Death10,091/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access55.1%
Healthcare Facilities69
Hartsville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.3 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.3 inches
25% above US avg
Snowfall16.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation749 ft (228 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density852/sq mi
Coordinates39.2670°N, 85.6992°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
County FIPS18031
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 58.5-point margin. 99.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.4%
D 19.9%

Winner: Republican by 58.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.4%
63% below US avg
High School+91.1%
Graduate Degree+2.4%
School Test Score6.01
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density852/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access99.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities69
Restaurants57
Retail Stores113

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.9 min
Drive Alone81.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.7%

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