Hardin County, Kentucky
Among the top 12% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 32% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 28% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 27% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 88% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 44% of US counties
- top 10% for airport distance
- top 16% for sales tax
- bottom 16% for sunny days
Hardin County is a county in Kentucky with about 111,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and C for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include airport distance, sales tax, and commute time. It rates lower on unemployment and sunny days.
Official websitehcky.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Wet · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.2 in3.7 in
muggy 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$64k60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 41% of US counties
Home Value$187k63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$909better than 34% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 44% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.74%better than 60% of US counties
Income Tax5.78%better than 31% of US counties
State 4.50% + Local 1.28%
Sales Tax6.00%better than 84% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.91%better than 41% of US counties
Unemployment6.8%better than 18% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)36°F54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)78°F56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation52.5 in80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall4.0 inbetter than 66% of US counties
Sunny Days200 daysbetter than 16% of US counties
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 36% of US counties
Comfortable Days82 daysbetter than 57% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk75.5better than 24% of US counties
Air Quality45 AQIbetter than 35% of US counties
School Quality42.6better than 21% of US counties
Violent Crime704/100kbetter than 55% of US counties
Property Crime988/100kbetter than 46% of US counties
Community
Population111,00583rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.217th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3864th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0047th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2435th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)75.3%41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)11.3%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)6.0%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.9%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.5%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time22 minbetter than 66% of US counties
Walkability6.3/20better than 57% of US counties
Airport Distance34 mibetter than 90% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.4%better than 63% of US counties
Amenities Nearby1.35better than 41% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 41% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Hardin County an affordable place to live?
- Hardin County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 41% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Hardin County?
- The median home value in Hardin County is $187k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Hardin County?
- Median household income in Hardin County is $64k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Hardin County?
- Median gross rent in Hardin County is $909 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Hardin County safe?
- Hardin County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 704/100k (better than 55%). Property crime is 988/100k.
- What is the weather like in Hardin County?
- Hardin County averages 78°F in July and 36°F in January, with 52.5 in of annual precipitation and about 200 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Hardin County?
- Public-school quality in Hardin County is below average, scoring better than 21% 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 22 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- 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)