The Town FilesHardin County, Ohio
30,475 people. The median home is worth $151,200 (typical Ohio town: $171,100) and the median household earns $62,484.
Towns in Hardin County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenton | 7,947 | $107,100 | $56,033 | 41.0 |
| Ada | 5,334 | $160,500 | $61,649 | 22.2 |
| Forest | 1,350 | $112,700 | $55,938 | 38.3 |
| Alger | 837 | $68,500 | $38,333 | 38.3 |
| Dunkirk | 774 | $99,200 | $49,286 | 34.9 |
| Mount Victory | 601 | $147,200 | $56,875 | 39.2 |
People and housing
| Hardin County | Typical Ohio town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $151,200 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $793 | $914 |
| Median household income | $62,484 | $67,019 |
| Median age | 35.2 | 40.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.5% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.3% | 10.3% |
Jobs and pay
7,675 jobs in 2024, average pay $49,899 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 311 storm events in Hardin County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Hardin County has been included in 12 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| April 24, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3286: Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
| August 27, 2007 | Severe Storm | DR-1720: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).