Hardwick, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 8/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
199 332.4M (US)
Median Age
28.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$37,917 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
33.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$75,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$432 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$579 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
44.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Rock County
2
Sioux Falls Metro Area
4
Minnesota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Rock County
1
Sioux Falls Metro Area
5
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 15
Feb 1 6 20
Mar 2 7 32
Apr 3 4 46
May 3 0 58
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 3 0 72
Aug 3 0 70
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 2 1 48
Nov 2 7 32
Dec 1 8 19

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 71%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MN State Senate District 21, MN State House District 21A, MN
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Schools

Free Christian
8 miles, NE
Luverne Middle
8 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Luverne Senior High
8 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Stewart School
31 miles, W
University of Sioux Falls
32 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Joe Foss Field
30 miles, W • 1.4 star
Aberdeen Regional Airport
159 miles, N • 1 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
161 miles, NE • 1 star
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