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Hardy, AR
City in Sharp County, Arkansas.
Population
890
Land area
5.2sq mi
People per sq mi
172
ZIP codes
0
Hardy and its ZIP codes
Hardy at a glance
- Hardy is about 2.9 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $26,932 a year, 56% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $58,600 (69% below Arkansas) and median rent is $444 a month.
Local data for Hardy, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hardy, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$26,932
Poverty rate
27.0%
Median home value
$58,600
Median rent
$444/mo
Homeownership
70.2%
Bachelor's or higher
11.3%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
26.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (95), German Americans (46), Mexican Americans (9).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sharp County. PPP loans are for Hardy.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,392
3,950 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,346
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$164M
FY 2026, $9,496 per person
How people get to work
Hardy, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.1%
- Carpooled10.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home3.7%
Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hardy, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
469
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
57
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 26°F
51.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone16 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hardy, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
16.7%
U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
Cities near Hardy
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HighlandCity | 3.8 mi | 8.7 |
| Cherokee VillageCity | 4.7 mi | 20.4 |
| Ozark AcresCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 7 |
| WillifordTown | 8.3 mi | 0.3 |
| Ash FlatCity | 9.1 mi | 6.4 |
| Mammoth SpringCity | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| RavendenTown | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| Thayer, MOCity | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| Ravenden SpringsTown | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| Horseshoe BendCity | 15 mi | 13.4 |
| ImbodenTown | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| Evening ShadeCity | 19 mi | 1.7 |
| SalemCity | 19 mi | 2.4 |
| FranklinTown | 19 mi | 2.1 |
| SmithvilleTown | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| Koshkonong, MOTown | 21 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hardy, AR in?
- Hardy is in Sharp County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Hardy, AR?
- About 890 people live in Hardy, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hardy?
- Nearby places include Highland (3.8 mi), Cherokee Village (4.7 mi), Ozark Acres (5.5 mi), Williford (8.3 mi), Ash Flat (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023