Hartford, KY

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%

Comparative Profile of Hartford, KY

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

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

Hartford Almanac

Hartford Climate

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• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Hartford Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Hartford, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Hartford Public Libraries

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Hartford Hospitals

OHIO COUNTY HOSPITAL
(Government - Local)
1211 MAIN STREET
(270) 298-7411
Emergency Service: Yes

Hartford High Schools (2004)

OHIO COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
1400 S MAIN ST
270-274-3366
Serves 1,214 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.8

OHIO COUNTY ALTERNATIVE LEARNING PROGRAM
100 W RENDER ST
270-298-9092
A Non-traditional School

OHIO COUNTY DAY TREATMENT CTR ALT SCH
100 W RENDER ST
270-298-9092
A Non-traditional School

Hartford Colleges

(List of All Kentucky Colleges)

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