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Hardin, MO
City in Ray County, Missouri.
Population
681
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,059
ZIP codes
0
Hardin and its ZIP codes
Hardin at a glance
- Hardin is about 12 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $78,320 a year, 11% more than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $106,300 (54% below Missouri) and median rent is $958 a month.
Local data for Hardin, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hardin, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,320
Poverty rate
10.1%
Median home value
$106,300
Median rent
$958/mo
Homeownership
77.1%
Bachelor's or higher
12.0%
Median age
32.3
Average commute
33.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (120), Irish Americans (92), Scottish Americans (14).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ray County. PPP loans are for Hardin.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,511
4,035 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,809
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$145M
FY 2026, $6,262 per person
How people get to work
Hardin, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.8%
- Carpooled14.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.3%
Average one-way commute: 33.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hardin, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
337
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
73
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 20°F
43.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hardin, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
19.9%
U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Hardin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HenriettaCity | 6.2 mi | 0.6 |
| LexingtonCity | 6.5 mi | 5.2 |
| RichmondCity | 7.4 mi | 6.1 |
| NorborneCity | 8.6 mi | 0.6 |
| DoverTown | 9.1 mi | 0.2 |
| CamdenCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| WellingtonCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| FlemingCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| RayvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| MayviewCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| CorderCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| OrrickCity | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| NapoleonCity | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| HigginsvilleCity | 17 mi | 3.8 |
| WaverlyCity | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| LevasyCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hardin, MO in?
- Hardin is in Ray County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Hardin, MO?
- About 681 people live in Hardin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hardin?
- Nearby places include Henrietta (6.2 mi), Lexington (6.5 mi), Richmond (7.4 mi), Norborne (8.6 mi), Dover (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023