Below Average CostVery SafeHartsburg Emden CUSD 21
Median Income
$58,750
household / year
Median Home Value
$73,600
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$928
gross / month
Cost of Living
91
national avg = 100
Is Hartsburg, IL a Good Place to Live?
Hartsburg is a small town of 375 in Illinois, with a median household income of $58,750
and a 11.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hartsburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Hartsburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hartsburg city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.1
Hartsburg's overall cost of living index is 91.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hartsburg costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hartsburg, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$73,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$928
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hartsburg's violent crime rate is 76.9 per 100,000 residents
— 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
76.9 /100k
Property Crime
468.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hartsburg is served primarily by Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hartsburg, IL
National Avg
School District
Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hartsburg sees average highs of 34.5°F in January
and 85.5°F in July,
with 39.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 19.3 inches of snow per year.
Hartsburg's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hartsburg roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $73,600 and median rent is $928/month.
Hartsburg's violent crime rate is 76.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 468.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hartsburg are operated by Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1. 13.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hartsburg, IL has a population of 375, a median household income of $58,750, and an unemployment rate of 11.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Hartsburg averages 34.5°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.2 inches
with about 19.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hartsburg, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62643.
The population of Hartsburg, Illinois is 375 with a median age of 31.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hartsburg: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $73,600, median household income $58,750, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hartsburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.