About Hardin County

Hardin County is a non-metropolitan county located in north central Iowa. The county is named after Colonel John J. Hardin, an Illinois colonel in the Black Hawk War, who was killed in the Mexican War. The land is dominated by a flat Des Moines Lobe landscape with the beautifully lush wooded areas along the scenic Iowa River. The county encompasses approximately 360,000 acres or 570 square miles. In 2000, Hardin County's population was 18,812. The courthouse is located in Eldora, the county seat. Click here to read more about the history of Hardin County.

Incorporated Communities

There are twelve incorporated towns in Hardin County. Click on the town names that are underlined to view their website.

For more information on Hardin County visit the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, which includes local economics, demographics, and government information. Iowa State University Extension to Communities also has an excellent webpage of links to community data.