Hartford
City in Ohio County, Kentucky

Hartford is a city in Ohio County, Kentucky, with 2,668 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 417 ft (127 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Beaver Dam, 3.5 miles S.
- 2,668residents (2020 Census)
- 417 ftelevation · 127 m
- 2.8 sq miland area · 7.3 km²
- 940 / sq mipopulation density
- 42347ZIP code
About Hartford
Hartford is a home rule-class city in Ohio County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is the seat of its county. The population was 2,668 at the 2020 census. The town slogan, "Home of 2,000 happy people and a few soreheads", welcomes visitors when they enter the community. The Hartford, Kentucky website explains that "soreheads are community-minded, progressive citizens who work to promote civic pride".
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Living in Hartford
- Median household income
- $61,445
- Median home value
- $106,900
- Median rent
- $543/mo
- Median age
- 37.4
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Hartford had 2,668 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,668 |
|---|---|
| Density | 940 per sq mi (363 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hartford at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Ohio County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,668 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.84 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 417 ft (127 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.4534° N, 86.8898° W |
| ZIP code | 42347 |
| Official website | hartfordkentucky.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2135020 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hartford
- Beaver Dam3.5 mi S
- McHenry5.5 mi S
- Centertown6.3 mi SW
- Rosine8.4 mi E
- Rockport9.7 mi SW
- Pleasant Ridge11.3 mi NW
- Livermore13.7 mi W
- Island14.1 mi W
- Fordsville15.7 mi NE
- Utica15.8 mi NW
- Whitesville15.9 mi N
- South Carrollton16.0 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hartford
What county is Hartford in?
Hartford is in Ohio County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Hartford, KY?
2,668 people lived in Hartford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hartford, KY?
The ZIP code of Hartford is 42347.
What is the elevation of Hartford?
417 feet (127 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hartford?
Beaver Dam (3.5 mi), McHenry (5.5 mi), Centertown (6.3 mi), Rosine (8.4 mi), Rockport (9.7 mi).
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