The Town FilesHardin, Kentucky
City in Marshall County · population 580 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $96,500
- Household income
- $30,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 6 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 40.6
Hardin is a city of 580 people in Marshall County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $96,500, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks easier by car than 93% of Kentucky towns, hipper than 86% of Kentucky towns, better for first-time buyers than 74% of Kentucky towns.
How Hardin ranks
Percentile among Kentucky towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kentucky towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hardin is worth $96,500, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $30,250, which is more affordable than 41% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $517 a month. 70.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hardin | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $96,500 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $517 | $837 |
| Median household income | $30,250 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 70.6% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hardin
| People | Hardin | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.6 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.0% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 28.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.5% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 44.7% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 2.0% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 21.4 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 65.2% | 88.6% |
Weather in Hardin
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 27.4°F. About 55.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 5.5 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 51 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 76 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hardin since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on December 10, 2021 about 8.1 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 8 deaths and 122 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 5, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 39 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 5, 1985.
Severe weather in Marshall County since 1996
Marshall County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 23, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4875: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4860: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Marshall County
Marshall County had 11,710 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,678 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Hardin itself the ACS puts it at 6.1%.
Towns near Hardin
- Benton, KY6.6 mi · 4,756 people · home $157,000
- Murray, KY10.5 mi · 17,307 people · home $195,000
- Symsonia, KY16.3 mi · 622 people · home $264,800
- Mayfield, KY19.0 mi · 10,017 people · home $112,500
- Calvert City, KY20.1 mi · 2,514 people · home $165,700
- Reidland, KY20.9 mi · 4,526 people · home $228,000
- Puryear, TN22.4 mi · 706 people · home $125,000
- Ledbetter, KY22.6 mi · 1,836 people · home $120,800
Hardin questions
Is Hardin, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hardin scores better for retirees than 38% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 53%. 24.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.6).
How much does a house cost in Hardin?
The median owner-occupied home in Hardin is valued at $96,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $30,250, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $517 a month.
What is the weather like in Hardin?
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 27.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.8 inches of precipitation a year and 5.5 inches of snow.
Does Hardin get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hardin since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on December 10, 2021. The typical Kentucky town has had 19.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)