The Town FilesHardin County, Iowa
16,639 people. The median home is worth $122,500 (typical Iowa town: $156,300) and the median household earns $65,069.
Towns in Hardin County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Falls | 5,106 | $123,800 | $50,417 | 39.4 |
| Eldora | 2,663 | $133,000 | $77,188 | 39.5 |
People and housing
| Hardin County | Typical Iowa town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $122,500 | $156,300 |
| Median rent | $795 | $820 |
| Median household income | $65,069 | $69,254 |
| Median age | 45.4 | 40.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.9% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.7% | 9.3% |
Jobs and pay
6,483 jobs in 2024, average pay $54,065 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 631 storm events in Hardin County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Hardin County has been included in 18 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 17, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4557: Severe Storms |
| March 23, 2020 | Biological | DR-4483: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3480: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2019 | Flood | DR-4421: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| August 5, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4187: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| July 2, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4126: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).