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Hartford City, IN


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Hartford City, Indiana

Introduction to Hartford City, Indiana

Located in Blackford county, Hartford City, Indiana, is 17 miles N of Muncie, Indiana (center to center) and 63 miles NE of Indianapolis, Indiana. About 6,928 people live in Hartford City.

Hartford City History

Located in the southwest portion of the Blackford county, Hartford City is its county seat. Initially, the town was a small farming community. The late 1880s witnessed industrial boom in the area, owing mainly to the discovery of natural gas resources. This transformed the village from an agrarian economy to an industry-based economy.

Hartford City and nearby Attractions

  • Muncie Children's Museum
  • Blackford county Historical Society Museum
  • James Dean Memorial Gallery
  • Fairmount Historical Museum
  • Ouabache State Park

Things To Do In Hartford City

The Muncie Children's Museum and The James Dean Memorial Gallery are nearby. Exhibits pertaining to the local history are shown at the Fairmount Historical Museum. The Ouabache State Park has many opportunities for recreational activities such as biking, boating, camping, fishing, hiking, swimming, and tennis.

Hartford City Transportation

The closest airport to the city is the Fort Wayne International Airport.

Hartford City Higher Education

The Ball State University, the Indiana Wesleyan University, and the Anderson University are the closest higher education schools.

High Points

Hartford City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Hartford City Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Hartford City Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Hartford City, IN

Comparing Hartford City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens88
Female Share of the Population88
Age of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Male Share of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men33
Racial Diversity13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better44
Median Family Income33
College Educated Adults26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work67
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
Affordability of Property Taxes96
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
Housing Recently Built24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime87
Low Property Crime56
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