About Hardin
Set in the southeastern part of Montana, Hardin is a small town, home to 3,719 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Hardin holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.97 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,252 residents per square mile.
📰 Hardin News Today
- Obituary for James "Jim" Edmund Seykora Bullis Mortuary · Aug 3
- Jerry H. Bailey Obituary | Bullis Mortuary | Hardin, MT Tribute Archive · Aug 15
- Mark Francis Obituary (1960 - 2026) - Hardin, MT - Billings Gazette Legacy obituary · Jul 15
- Lawsuit alleges Hardin, police chief discriminated against tow-truck operator Daily Montanan · Apr 30
- Hardin Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 26
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Hardin Unique
- A top-25 city in Montana by population (#22 of 127 incorporated places).
- One of 5 places in the US named Hardin — but the Montana one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southeastern Montana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 24 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Hardin
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- 3 Brothers Bistro — pizza
- Four Aces Bar & Lounge
- Lariat Country Kitchen
- Mojoes (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Big Horn County Historical Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hardin
- Grant Marsh Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Arapooish Recreation Park reviews ★
- Big Horn County Softball Fields reviews ★
- Custer City Park reviews ★
- Fairgrounds reviews ★
- South West Park reviews ★
- Westside Playground reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Hardin
- Hardin High School
- Hardin Intermediate
- Hardin Middle School
- Hardin Primary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Big Horn Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMontana
TypeCity
Population (2024)3,719
Rank in state#22 of 127
Land area2.97 sq mi
Density1,252/sq mi
Coordinates45.7422, -107.6082