The Town FilesHardwick, Georgia
Community in Baldwin County · population 3,513 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $91,900
- Household income
- $39,510
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 43.4
Hardwick is a community of 3,513 people in Baldwin County, Georgia. The median home is worth $91,900, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks more walkable than 91% of Georgia towns, hipper than 82% of Georgia towns.
How Hardwick ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hardwick is worth $91,900, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $39,510, which is more affordable than 86% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $930 a month. 68.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hardwick | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $91,900 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $930 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $39,510 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 68.6% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.2% | — |
Who lives in Hardwick
| People | Hardwick | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.4 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.7% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 25.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.9% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.1% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 7.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.3% | — |
| Work from home | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 31.7 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.5% | 88.0% |
Weather in Hardwick
July highs average 93.2°F and January lows 33.0°F. About 48.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.6 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 78 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 60 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hardwick since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on December 26, 1964 about 7.7 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 16 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 12, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 20, 2008.
Severe weather in Baldwin County since 1996
Baldwin County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Baldwin County
Baldwin County had 16,169 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,911 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Hardwick itself the ACS puts it at 5.2%.
Towns near Hardwick
- Milledgeville, GA3.0 mi · 17,070 people · home $193,100
- Gray, GA17.2 mi · 3,436 people · home $226,400
- Eatonton, GA21.0 mi · 6,307 people · home $167,400
- Sandersville, GA26.1 mi · 5,813 people · home $121,000
Hardwick questions
Is Hardwick, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hardwick scores better for retirees than 5% of Georgia towns and quieter than 28%. 20.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.4).
How much does a house cost in Hardwick?
The median owner-occupied home in Hardwick is valued at $91,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $39,510, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $930 a month.
What is the weather like in Hardwick?
July highs average 93.2°F and January lows 33.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.6 inches of snow.
Does Hardwick get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hardwick since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on December 26, 1964. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)