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Hartford, SD

Founded 1878Minnehaha CountyElev. 479 m
Population
3,412
Median home
$223,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
3
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Hartford

With about 3,412 residents, Hartford is one of South Dakota's notable places. Hartford was founded in 1878 and sits in Minnehaha County. The median age is 39.5 and the median household income is $95,426. Homes carry a median value of $223,400, and about 74% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (90.2%). Around 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 18 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
3,412
Median age
39.5
Median household income
$95,426
Per-capita income
$42,837
Poverty rate
6.1%
High-school grad or higher
98.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.9%
Unemployment
1.2%
Avg. commute
17.9 min
Work from home
3.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White90.2%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts41.4%
Sales & office24.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance16.6%
Service9.9%
Production, transportation & material moving7.8%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$223,400
Median gross rent
$937/mo
Owner-occupied
74%
Median year built
1998
Households
1,382
Avg. household size
2.47

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Hartford has 3 public schools1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading52%
Math27%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

West Central High School - 01HighGrades 912
West Central Middle School - 04MiddleGrades 68
West Central Hartford Elementary - 05Elementary

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

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Hartford vs South Dakota and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

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

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

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Minnehaha County
Ice stormVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate

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

Context

Neighborhood info

Hartford is in Minnehaha County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Hartford was founded in 1878 and sits in Minnehaha County. Elevation ~479 m.

Map of Hartford
Hartford, SD
Where Hartford is
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Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Mundt, John, Building
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Nearby cities
Crooks (7 mi)Sioux Falls (12 mi)Tea (13 mi)Harrisburg (17 mi)Brandon (18 mi)Dell Rapids (18 mi)

Common questions

Hartford — frequently asked

What is the population of Hartford, South Dakota?
Hartford has a population of about 3,412, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Hartford?
The median home value in Hartford is $223,400, and the median gross rent is $937/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Hartford face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Minnehaha County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, cold wave, strong wind.
How many schools are in Hartford?
Hartford has 3 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Hartford?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Hartford. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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