Hardin, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
792 332.4M (US)
Median Age
55.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$85,417 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
42 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$90,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$621 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$296 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
43.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Calhoun County
2
St. Louis Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Calhoun County
2
St. Louis Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 5 28
Feb 2 4 32
Mar 3 2 42
Apr 4 0 54
May 5 0 64
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 3 0 75
Sep 3 0 67
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 4 1 44
Dec 3 4 31

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 15, IL State Senate District 50, IL State House District 100, IL
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Schools

St Norbert School
<1 miles, SE
Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High Sch
1 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Calhoun High School
1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Ida Cannon Middle
9 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Principia College
21 miles, SE
Pike-Lincoln Technical Center
22 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Lindenwood University
27 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Jersey Community Hospital
16 miles, SE • 5 star
Lincoln County Medical Center
22 miles, W • 4.1 star
Barnes-Jewish St Peters Hospital
25 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Airports

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
69 miles, E • 1 star
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