Hardin TownshipIL
A town of 190.
Is Hardin Township a good place to live?
Hardin Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
190 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Hardin Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hardin Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hardin Township.
Hardin Township has a very high natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
In Hardin Township, the risk rating from FEMA is 84 of 100. The town has had 46 paid flood insurance claims since 1979. Expected losses in Hardin Township break down as 40% from inland flooding and 14% from cold waves.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Few of Hardin Township’s working residents work in town
The top destinations are Pittsfield (27%), Springfield (10%) and Jacksonville (6%). Among residents in Hardin Township, 2.1% live below the poverty line, below both the Illinois town median (8.4%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). In Hardin Township, the average trip to work is 28 minutes. For half of commuters, work is under 26 miles away.
| Hardin Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 2.1% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expect four seasons and pleasant summers in Hardin Township
For Hardin Township, the midsummer high is 87°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Hardin Township is
The share of adults in Hardin Township who say their health is fair or poor: 22%. CDC measures, 32 in all: Hardin Township beats Illinois on 2 and trails on 11. Among adults locally, 15% report frequent physical distress, where Illinois’ towns sit at 13% and U.S. towns at 14%.
| Hardin Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 35% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | Hardin Township | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.8% | 13.2% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.5% | 75.7% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.9% | 6.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Hardin Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Hardin Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Hardin Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
100% of working residents leave Hardin Township for work
Where Hardin Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Hardin Township
Township in Illinois, United States
Hardin Township is located in Pike County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 212 and it contained 105 housing units.
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- Area
- 37 sq mi
Questions about Hardin Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hardin Township, IL a good place to live?
Hardin Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.