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
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

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

Relatively Low

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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