Hardin County, Texas
Among the top 12% of US counties for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 33% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 88% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 51% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 33% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 46% of US counties
- top 4% for comfortable days
- top 9% for income tax
- bottom 3% for summer humidity
Hardin County is a county in Texas with about 57,000 residents. It grades A for weather and C for getting around. Standout strengths include comfortable days, income tax, and estimated total tax burden. It rates lower on commute time and summer humidity.
Official websiteco.hardin.tx.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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82%50%clearovercast
Precipitation 5.7 in4.3 in
oppressive 95%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$70k74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 55% of US counties
Home Value$176k59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$955better than 28% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 28% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.14%better than 30% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax8.20%better than 32% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden5.57%better than 88% of US counties
Unemployment4.6%better than 52% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)53°F93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)84°F94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation61.0 in96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.1 inbetter than 88% of US counties
Sunny Days247 daysbetter than 61% of US counties
Summer Humidity75°Fbetter than 3% of US counties
Comfortable Days118 daysbetter than 96% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk69.6better than 30% of US counties
School Quality62.0better than 64% of US counties
Violent Crime701/100kbetter than 55% of US counties
Property Crime810/100kbetter than 55% of US counties
Community
Population56,57671st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.431st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2444th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9621st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+7595th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)84.0%56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)5.7%68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)6.5%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.5%41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.3%47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time29 minbetter than 23% of US counties
Walkability5.4/20better than 29% of US counties
Airport Distance60 mibetter than 74% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.9%better than 54% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.18better than 25% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 69% 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 $45k, better than 55% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Hardin County?
- The median home value in Hardin County is $176k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Hardin County?
- Median household income in Hardin County is $70k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Hardin County?
- Median gross rent in Hardin County is $955 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 701/100k (better than 55%). Property crime is 810/100k.
- What is the weather like in Hardin County?
- Hardin County averages 84°F in July and 53°F in January, with 61.0 in of annual precipitation and about 247 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Hardin County?
- Public-school quality in Hardin County is above average, scoring better than 64% 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 29 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)