Hartsville, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Decatur County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
281 Population 852/sq mi density
$66,875 Median Income $27,011 per capita
$131,300 Home Value $286,749 Zillow
$1,031 Median Rent 14.2% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
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, 1.7% 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

Hartsville, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,875
11% below
$27,011 per capita
Home Value
$131,300
53% below
Zillow: $286,749
Median Rent
$1,031/mo
11% below
14.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
63% below
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
28% above
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Hartsville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hartsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
89%
Home Value
47%
Rent
89%
Poverty
39%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
47%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hartsville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hartsville residents earn a median household income of $66,875 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,011. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 707 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hartsville is $131,300 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,749. Median rent is $1,031/month, with 14.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.

Education

12.4% of adults in Hartsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hartsville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population281
Median Age29.6 yrs
Density852/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,875
Per Capita$27,011
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$1,895M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

A+
Home Value$131,300
Rent$1,031
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$286,749
Housing Units113
Rent Burden14.2%

Health

Obesity41.1%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,091/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain47.0 in/yr
Elevation749 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute36 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Hartsville was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.