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Hardin, MT
City in Big Horn County, Montana.
Population
3,742
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,259
ZIP codes
0
Hardin and its ZIP codes
Hardin at a glance
- Hardin is about 164 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- It is the 33rd most populous of 475 cities and towns in Montana.
- Households here earn a median of $60,423 a year, 17% less than the Montana figure of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $147,100 (61% below Montana) and median rent is $771 a month.
Local data for Hardin, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hardin, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,423
Poverty rate
7.2%
Median home value
$147,100
Median rent
$771/mo
Homeownership
54.1%
Bachelor's or higher
20.5%
Median age
37.1
Average commute
18.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (363), Irish Americans (260), Mexican Americans (211).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Big Horn County. PPP loans are for Hardin.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,360
3,674 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$39,918
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$172M
FY 2026, $13,107 per person
How people get to work
Hardin, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.8%
- Carpooled23.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home1.1%
Average one-way commute: 18.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hardin, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
622
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 11°F
13.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hardin, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.0%
U.S. 33.3% -1.3 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
19.7%
U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.9%
U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts
Cities near Hardin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Crow AgencyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7.3 |
| St. XavierCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 5.6 |
| Pompeys PillarCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.2 |
| NibbeCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.2 |
| CusterCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.3 |
| BallantineCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hardin, MT in?
- Hardin is in Big Horn County, Montana.
- What is the population of Hardin, MT?
- About 3,742 people live in Hardin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hardin?
- Nearby places include Crow Agency (12 mi), St. Xavier (21 mi), Pompeys Pillar (24 mi), Nibbe (26 mi), Custer (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023