Hardy, AR

Hardy, Arkansas

Hardy, Arkansas, in Sharp county, is 54 miles NW of Jonesboro, Arkansas (center to center) and 114 miles NW of Memphis, Tennessee. The city has a population of 578.

The People and Families of Hardy

In Hardy, about 51% of adults are married. Lots of people in Hardy live independently, in one-person housing. The city has its share of unmarried adults.

The government tells us that Hardy features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hardy had a median family income of $25,500. Home offices are common in Hardy.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Hardy Housing

In Hardy, 66% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Landlords in Hardy rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Hardy, 84% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Hardy is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

Hardy strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 9%

Comparative Profile of Hardy, AR

Comparing Hardy to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built

Hardy Almanac

Hardy Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Hardy Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Hardy High Schools (2004)

HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL
1 REBEL CIRCLE
870-856-3273
A Title I school.
Serves 640 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Hardy Colleges

(List of All Arkansas Colleges)

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