Hardin County , Iowa
Population: 16,729 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $64,906 Home $113,000 Rent $814/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 16,729 residents, Hardin County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Iowa and neighboring counties alike.
$64,906
Median Income
household
$113,000
Home Value
median
$814/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $64,906 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,765 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% |
| Median Home Value | $113,000 |
| Median Gross Rent | $814/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 73.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.7% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 16,729 |
| Median Age | 45.2 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 21.2% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
39.2%
Obesity
9.9%
Diabetes
16.2%
Smoking
38.5%
High Blood Pressure
27.3%
No Physical Activity
21.6%
Depression
32.8%
Insufficient Sleep
75.0%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 58.4 · 58th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
72.17
🌀 Hurricane
18.98
🔥 Wildfire
39.03
❄️ Winter Storm
71.67
🌍 Earthquake
19.69
☀️ Drought
96.44
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