Where is Hardin, Montana, USA?

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Where is Hardin Located? - Hardin is a city located in the Big Horn County of Montana, United States. Hardin lies between 44.7538408 Degrees North latitudes and 108.7573524 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Hardin, Montana

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Where is Hardin Located?

Hardin is a city located in the Big Horn County of Montana, United States. Hardin lies between 44.7538408 Degrees North latitudes and 108.7573524 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Hardin city is 3818 people and the city has a total area of 2.97 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Hardin, Montana Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityHardin
CountyBig Horn County
StateMontana
State CapitalHelena
US RegionWestern United States
Latitude45.7328°N
Longitude107.6128°W
Elevation2,907 ft (886 m)
Land Area2.38 sq mi
Water Area0.00 sq mi
Total Area2.38 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)3,828 (Census 2020)
Population DensityApproximately 1,608 per sq mi
ZIP Code59034
Area Code406
Time Zone StandardMountain Standard Time (MST, UTC−7)
Time Zone DaylightMountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC−6)
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code30-35050
Congressional DistrictMontana's 2nd Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Hardin, Montana

  • Crow Agency, Montana — 13 mi South
  • Ballantine, Montana — 20 mi Northwest
  • Huntley, Montana — 35 mi Northwest
  • Billings, Montana — 46 mi Northwest
  • Laurel, Montana — 57 mi West
  • Lodge Grass, Montana — 35 mi South
  • Sheridan, Wyoming — 71 mi Southeast
  • Lockwood, Montana — 44 mi Northwest
  • Worden, Montana — 31 mi Northwest
  • Wyola, Montana — 56 mi South

Driving Distances from Hardin, Montana

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
Crow AgencyMontana1315 minutes
BallantineMontana2020 minutes
WordenMontana3135 minutes
Lodge GrassMontana3540 minutes
BillingsMontana4650 minutes
LaurelMontana571 hour
WyolaMontana561 hour
SheridanWyoming711 hour 20 minutes
BozemanMontana1882 hours 50 minutes
HelenaMontana2453 hours 45 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Hardin, Montana

TransportationDetails
Airport NameHardin Airport; Billings Logan International Airport
IATA CodeHDN (local identifier), BIL (Billings Logan International)
PortNot Applicable
Major HighwaysInterstate 90, US Route 87, Montana Highway 47
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo passenger rail service; nearest Amtrak station at Havre (statewide route)
Local Bus/Transit ServiceBig Horn County Transit and regional transportation services
  • Interstate 90 provides direct access to Billings, Bozeman, Sheridan, and other communities across southern Montana.
  • US Route 87 connects Hardin with northern Montana and Wyoming.
  • Montana Highway 47 links the city with nearby rural communities and Interstate 94.
  • Billings Logan International Airport, less than an hour away, offers commercial flights throughout the western United States.
  • Regional transit and shuttle services connect Hardin with nearby communities, healthcare facilities, and government services.

What are top Places to Visit in Hardin, Montana

Landmark NameType
Little Bighorn Battlefield National MonumentNational Monument
Big Horn County Historical MuseumMuseum
Bighorn RiverNatural Attraction
Three Mile Access Recreation AreaOutdoor Recreation Area
Yellowtail Dam Scenic AreaScenic Attraction
Crow Agency Visitor CenterVisitor Center
Hardin City ParkCommunity Park
Big Horn County FairgroundsEvent Venue
Pryor MountainsNatural Landmark
Chief Plenty Coups State ParkState Park

Colleges and Universities in Hardin, Montana

InstitutionTypeLevelNotable For
Little Big Horn CollegePublic Tribal College2-year CollegeHigher education serving the Crow Nation
City College at Montana State University BillingsPublicCommunity & Technical CollegeCareer and technical education
Montana State University BillingsPublicUniversityUndergraduate and graduate programs
Rocky Mountain CollegePrivateUniversityLiberal arts and professional programs
Hardin School District 17H & 1PublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary education serving Hardin

Waterbodies in Hardin, Montana

Bighorn River, Little Bighorn River, Yellowtail Afterbay Reservoir, Bighorn Lake, Tullock Creek, Sarpy Creek, Rotten Grass Creek, Fly Creek, Soap Creek, Yellowtail Dam Reservoir

Golf Courses in Hardin, Montana

Hardin Country Club, Pryor Creek Golf Club, Lake Hills Golf Course, Exchange City Golf Club, Eagle Rock Golf Course, Peter Yegen Jr. Golf Club, Briarwood Golf Club, Yellowstone Country Club

Hardin, Montana — Key Historical Facts

  • Hardin was founded in 1907 after the arrival of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad, becoming an important transportation and agricultural center.
  • The city serves as the county seat of Big Horn County and developed as a regional hub for farming, ranching, and commerce.
  • Hardin is located just north of the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, where the Battle of the Little Bighorn took place in 1876.
  • The community has long maintained close cultural and economic ties with the Crow (Apsáalooke) Nation, whose reservation surrounds much of the area.
  • Today, Hardin is known for its rich Native American heritage, agricultural economy, historic landmarks, and its role as a gateway to southeastern Montana's historic and scenic attractions.

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