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Hardin, MT

Big Horn CountyElev. 886 m
Population
3,766
Median home
$142,800
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
4
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Hardin

Hardin is a city in Montana with about 3,766 residents. Hardin sits in Big Horn County. The median age is 34.2 and the median household income is $60,463. Homes carry a median value of $142,800, and about 57% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (41.7%). Around 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
3,766
Median age
34.2
Median household income
$60,463
Per-capita income
$26,322
Poverty rate
18.4%
High-school grad or higher
86.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.3%
Unemployment
6.1%
Avg. commute
16.7 min
Work from home
0.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White41.7%
Hispanic or Latino11.2%
Asian0.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts37.4%
Sales & office23%
Service19.7%
Production, transportation & material moving11.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$142,800
Median gross rent
$726/mo
Owner-occupied
56.7%
Median year built
1968
Households
1,328
Avg. household size
2.73

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Hardin has 4 public schools — 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading5%
Math3%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Hardin High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Hardin Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Hardin IntermediateElementaryGrades 3–5
Hardin PrimaryElementaryGrades -1–2

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime47% above national
Hardin567
Montana449
United States386
↑ 73% higher than 2022
2022–2023
property crime9% below national
Hardin1,782
Montana1,855
United States1,952
↑ 55% higher than 2022
2022–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Hardin Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Hardin.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Big Horn County
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
WildfireRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Hardin is in Big Horn County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Hardin sits in Big Horn County. Elevation ~886 m.

Map of Hardin
Hardin, MT
Where Hardin is
BillingsMissoulaGreat FallsBozemanButte-Silver BowHelenaHardin
Historic places

13 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Burke, Thomas H., HouseFirst Baptist ChurchEbeling, William, HouseBoyum, John, HouseSullivan Rooming HousePing, J. J., HouseEder, Charles S., HouseHaverfield Hospital
Notable people from Hardin
Kendall CrossKroy BiermannTim FoxPhyllis Gutierrez KenneyGerald PeaseDonavon Hawk
People searches in Hardin
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Nearby cities
Billings (46 mi)Colstrip (48 mi)Laurel (57 mi)Forsyth (58 mi)Roundup (66 mi)Columbus (80 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Hardin, MT (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Hardin, Montana.

John Randall Whiteman, 58
Hardin · Big Horn County · 59034
AKA Jr Whiteman, John Randall Jr Whiteman
John R Whiteman, 58ABSCONDER
Hardin · 59034
AKA Lestat Que, John R Whiteman

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Hardin — frequently asked

What is the population of Hardin, Montana?
Hardin has a population of about 3,766, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Hardin?
The median home value in Hardin is $142,800, and the median gross rent is $726/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Hardin safe? What is the crime rate?
Hardin Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 567 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Hardin face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Big Horn County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including lightning, strong wind, winter weather.
How many schools are in Hardin?
Hardin has 4 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Hardin?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Hardin. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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