Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Hartsville’s average trip to work is 34 minutes, against 24 minutes in Indiana’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Hartsville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Hartsville beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 187 in 1860, a peak of 486 in 1880, 317 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 1915 and 2 maps from 1958 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hartsville, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Hartsville.
7.2% of Hartsville residents live below the poverty line, where Indiana’s towns sit at 10% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. The top destinations are Columbus (33%), Indianapolis (11%) and Hope (9%). Half commute less than 13 miles.
| Hartsville | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 7.2% | 10% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $64,000 | $71,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Hartsville has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 85°, January nights drop to 22° and about 13 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Hartsville beats the Indiana average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 27% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Hartsville.
| Hartsville | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 26% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 17% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 39% | 35% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 39% | 35% |
| What stands out | Hartsville | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 11.8% | 15.4% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.1% | 6.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The typical Hartsville home is worth about $279,000, up 5.4% in a year, 8% above the Indiana typical home. 85% of Hartsville households own their home.
| Hartsville | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 85% | 76% | 73% |
| Median rent | $972 a month | $947 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Hartsville. Close and well known come first.
12 mi MuseumMiller House and Garden13 mi MuseumZaharakos13 mi GardenMill Race Park
40 mi GardenGarfield Park Conservatory and Gardens11 mi MuseumAtterbury-Bakalar Air Museum
36 mi MuseumRiley Birthplace and MuseumMiller House and Garden: Nyttend, Public domain · Garfield Park Conservatory and Gardens: C. Bedford Crenshaw, aka Bedford at en.wikipedia, Attribution · Riley Birthplace and Museum: Nyttend, Public domain
None within 15 miles of Hartsville; the nearest are
About 5 of every 100 Hartsville residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Indiana.
Where Hartsville’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in Indiana, United States
Hartsville is a town in Haw Creek and Clifty townships, Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States. The population was 317 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Columbus, Indiana metropolitan statistical area.
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Hartsville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
