Hartford City, Indiana
Hartford City is a city of 5,794 people in Blackford County, Indiana, founded in 1839.
Why visit Hartford City
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail and 2 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Blackford County Courthouse and Gene Stratton-Porter Cabin.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 32 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Hartford City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hartford City
Hartford City is a city in the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Blackford County. Located in the northeast central portion of the state, the small farming community underwent a dramatic 15-year economic boom beginning in the late 1880s. The Indiana Gas Boom resulted from the discovery and exploitation of natural gas in the area. The rural economy was transformed to one that included manufacturing.
From the Wikipedia article Hartford City, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks5
Blackford County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Courthouse in Indiana
110 West Washington Street, Hartford City
Gene Stratton-Porter Cabin
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house near Rome City, Indiana, United States
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Hartford City Courthouse Square Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Indiana, United States
Blackford County Historical Society
Monument and historic site
321 North High Street, Hartford City
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes2
Churches and places of worship2
First Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Church in Hartford City, Indiana
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare1
Map of Hartford City
17 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 19°F | 2.7 in | 9.0 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 21°F | 2.4 in | 8.2 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 30°F | 3.3 in | 5.0 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 41°F | 3.9 in | 0.6 in |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 61°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 64°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 44°F | 2.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 34°F | 3.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 24°F | 2.7 in | 7.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hartford City 4 Ese (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Blackford County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-04-22: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2007-03-12: Snow (Snowstorm)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Delaware County Regional Airport (MIE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Montpelier 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Gas City 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Fairmount 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- Marion 16 mi northwest, about 27 min by car
- Summitville 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Muncie 18 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Yorktown 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Alexandria 21 mi southwest, about 33 min by car
- Sweetser 22 mi west, about 36 min by car
- Bluffton 23 mi northeast, about 36 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Hartford-city-indiana-from-above, Unknown author, Public domain
- Hartford City Public Library, Nyttend, Public domain
- Hartford City Courthouse Square Historic District, User:Nyttend, Public domain
- Tyner Bldg Hartford City IN, TwoScarsUp, Public domain
- Cabin in Wildflower Woods, Nyttend, Public domain
- Blackford vs. Tipton (6151288613), Rafaela Ely, CC BY 2.0
- Blackford vs. Winchester (6114431342), Rafaela Ely, CC BY 2.0
- 1926 Grace United Methodist Church PB030061, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grace United Methodist Church PB030059, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grace United Methodist Church PB030060, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Presbyterian Church PB180261, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Presbyterian Church PB030046, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Presbyterian Church PB030044, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hartford Carnegie Library PB030049, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hartford Carnegie Library PB030045, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hartford Carnegie Library PB030047, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hartford Carnegie Library PB180110, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hartford Carnegie Library PB030048, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blackford vs. Winchester (6114430518), Rafaela Ely, CC BY 2.0
- Blackford County Courthouse western side, User:Nyttend, Public domain
- Blackford County Courthouse tower, Nyttend, Public domain
- Blackford vs. Tipton (6151836476), Rafaela Ely, CC BY 2.0
- Blackford vs. Winchester (6113883955), Rafaela Ely, CC BY 2.0
- Blackford vs. Tipton (6151836572), Rafaela Ely, CC BY 2.0
- Pennsylvania RR Station PB030064 PRR, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pennsylvania RR Station PB030063, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pennsylvania RR Station PB030066 PRR, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pennsylvania RR Station PB030065 PRR, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blackford vs. Winchester (6114430918), Rafaela Ely, CC BY 2.0
- Blackford vs. Winchester (6114430412), Rafaela Ely, CC BY 2.0
- Family Gp Marker 201503-06 241, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Family Gp Marker 201503-06 242, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pieta 201503-06 257, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pieta 201503-06 258, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GAR Memorial 201503-06 253, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GAR Memorial 201503-06 251, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GAR Memorial 201503-06 248, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GAR Memorial 201503-06 250, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GAR Memorial PB180096, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- IOOF Cemetery PB180094, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
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