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Hardin County
  • County in Kentucky

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B+
  2. Housing
    grade B
  3. Nightlife
    grade B+
  4. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  5. Diversity
    grade B+
  6. Jobs
    grade B
  7. Weather
    grade B minus
  8. Cost of Living
    grade B+
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade B+
  11. Commute
    grade B

editorial

Hardin County is located in Kentucky with a population of 110,134. In Hardin County, most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Hardin County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Hardin County are above average.

About

Population
110,134

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$160,600
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$854
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    39%
  • Own
    61%
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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    119.4
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    5
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    47.1
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    60.6
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    664.4
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,465
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    190.1
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    13%
  • 10-17 years
    12%
  • 18-24 years
    9%
  • 25-34 years
    13%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    14%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    9%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    13%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    39%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    31%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8%
    national  11%

Working in Hardin County

Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$59,863
National
$69,021

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