Hardin County, Iowa
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 70% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 56% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 37% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 56% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 30% of US counties
- top 18% for cost of living
- bottom 17% for property tax rate
Hardin County is a county in Iowa with about 17,000 residents. It grades B for affordability and C for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include cost of living, commute time, and comfortable days. It rates lower on income tax and property tax rate.
Official websiteco.hardin.ia.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.9 in1.1 in
humid 88%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$65k62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 82% of US counties
Home Value$109k18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$752better than 67% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 75% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.42%better than 17% of US counties
Income Tax6.00%better than 21% of US counties
Sales Tax6.94%better than 70% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden10.70%better than 29% of US counties
Unemployment3.5%better than 74% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)19°F11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation37.0 in36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall31.7 inbetter than 27% of US counties
Sunny Days230 daysbetter than 41% of US counties
Summer Humidity64°Fbetter than 58% of US counties
Comfortable Days90 daysbetter than 78% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk58.4better than 41% of US counties
School Quality62.8better than 65% of US counties
Violent Crime1232/100kbetter than 24% of US counties
Property Crime1087/100kbetter than 41% of US counties
Community
Population16,86137th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age45.379th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1322nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0262nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3343rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)91.2%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.5%23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.6%48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.8%62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.8%34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 79% of US counties
Walkability6.3/20better than 57% of US counties
Airport Distance155 mibetter than 24% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access80.3%better than 33% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.59better than 31% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 56% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Hardin County an affordable place to live?
- Hardin County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 82% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Hardin County?
- The median home value in Hardin County is $109k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Hardin County?
- Median household income in Hardin County is $65k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Hardin County?
- Median gross rent in Hardin County is $752 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Hardin County safe?
- Hardin County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1232/100k (better than 24%). Property crime is 1087/100k.
- What is the weather like in Hardin County?
- Hardin County averages 73°F in July and 19°F in January, with 37.0 in of annual precipitation and about 230 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Hardin County?
- Public-school quality in Hardin County is above average, scoring better than 65% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Hardin County?
- The average one-way commute in Hardin County is 20 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)