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Hardy

A city of 743 people in Arkansas
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails2.4 mi0.4 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves2named on the map

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Woodland Courts

Woodland Courts

District · on the Register since 1992

Woodland Courts is a collection of tourist cabins in Hardy, Arkansas. They are located along Dawson Street, between Echo Lane and Springwood Street. They are ten vernacular wood-frame structures finished in a fieldstone veneer, with a gable roof.

17 on the National Register · #27 in ARHistoric places →
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About Hardy

City in Sharp and Fulton counties, US
743Population
5.4 sq miArea
377 ftElevation

Hardy is the 2nd oldest city in Sharp and Fulton counties in the U.S. state of Arkansas. The population was 770 in 2024.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Town numbers

ZIP code72542
Area code870
Living in Hardy

Housing in Hardy

$110K▲ 5.1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Hardy home is worth about $110,000, up 5.1% in a year, 52% below the Arkansas typical home.

Only 2 sales in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Hardy

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Not graded

Hardy has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.

Violent7
Property15
Reported in 202522
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Most working residents leave Hardy for work: only 10% work in town. The top destinations are Ash Flat (12%), Batesville (8%) and Little Rock (7%). Half commute less than 40 miles.

Ash Flat
12%
Batesville
8%
Little Rock
7%
Mountain Home
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Hardy →

Health in Hardy

Compared with Arkansas

1better than AR·13worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Baxter Health Fulton County HospitalSalem · 18.9 mi · ER · rural critical access
1st Choice Healthcare HighlandHighland · 4.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Hardy · CMS · HRSAHealth in Hardy →

Natural hazards in Hardy

90
Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 90% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Ice storms🏚️ Earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Hardy →

Climate in Hardy

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Hardy has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 26°, and about 7 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

49° / 28°Winter
70° / 46°Spring
89° / 66°Summer
71° / 47°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Hardy →

Hardy’s library

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Sharp County Library201 Church Street · part of White River Regional Library
E-books37 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Sharp County Library →
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