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Population
5,898
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
919 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$83,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$730/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$41,752
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Hartford City

As the seat of Blackford County, Hartford City is a quiet, close-knit community in east-central Indiana with a lot of history. The town took off during the natural gas boom of the late 1800s, which brought in several glass factories and funded the classic courthouse that still anchors the downtown square. Today, it remains a relaxed place surrounded by farmland and local industry, offering newcomers affordable homes, friendly neighbors, and an easygoing small-town rhythm.

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Lower FEMA County Wildfire Risk IndexA+98.9ratingSmall Town FitA+98.4ratingLow Home PricesA+98.2rating

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