Fun $Money$ Facts
In 1913 the Police Judge earned a grand total of $100.00 per year.
That same year liquor licenses dropped from $440.00/year to $240.00/year.
By 1922, the mayor was earning $50.00 a month, while the aldermen were making only $6.00 a month.
1929 - The City hired a physician who earned $20.83/month.
1934 - Wages drop dramatically. M. R. Calderwood, Mayor, earns $25.00/month, while aldermen earn $4.00/month. City Attorney Kronmiller, however, earns $30.00/month.
By 1942 wages are now noticeably higher. Dan Ratledge is hired to dump garbage at $145.00/month.
In 1945, the mayor's pay increases to $40.90, which is still lower than it had previously been, and alderman are now making $12.00/month.
By 1949, the mayor's pay is back to $50.00/month.
1951 - Wages increase again. The mayor earns $75.00 monthly, and the aldermen are now earning $20.00 a month. That same year a Meter Reader is hired on at $21.00 a month.
By 1954 the cost to hook up to water is $155.00, to sewer is $50.00, plus a $10.00/year maintenance charge.
1959 shows an obvious increase in wages. The General Work Superintendent is earning $500.00 a month, which is still $50.00 less than what he was earning as Department Superintendent; a position that was eliminated.
Here's a few Money related statistics about Hardin. These are from the Growth Management Plan for Hardin, MT from 2002.
Median Household Income - $28,018
Median House Value - $65,800
Sales Tax Rate - 0
Personal Income Tax Rate - Variable
Corporate Income Tax Rate - 6.7%
Actual Valuation of City - $2,188,792 (Taxable)
Actual Valuation of County - $19,178,765 (Taxable)