Hartford, Kentucky
Hartford, Kentucky is 25 miles SE of Owensboro, Kentucky (center to center) and 83 miles SW of Louisville, Kentucky. It is in Ohio county. The population of the city is 2,571.
The People and Families of Hartford
In Hartford, about 52% of adults are married.
Hartford has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities.
Wealth and Education
In 2000, Hartford had a median family income of $32,083.
Political Inclinations
Among Hartford political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $250. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.
Crime and Safety
Crime is quite low in Hartford.
Hartford Housing
Of the housing in Hartford, approximately 63% is occupied by their owners.
Commuting
In Hartford, 96% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good access to public transportation.
High Points
Hartford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 12% |  |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Profile of Hartford, KY
Comparing Hartford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):
Ratings range from 
(lowest) to 
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The People
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Female Share of the Population |  |  |
| Senior Citizens |  | |
| Age of the Population | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
| Racial Diversity | |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
Housing
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
Crime
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
