Adult Disability Care in Hardin, MT: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Hardin, MT: the local picture

18%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (12% in Big Horn County)

34

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

7.8%

of households have no vehicle (6.9% in Big Horn County)

0

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Hardin ZIP codes in their service area

About 407 Hardin residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (18%; 12% in Big Horn County).

34 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

7.8% of Hardin households have no vehicle (6.9% in Big Horn County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Hardin compared with Big Horn County and Montana

Census figure	Hardin	Big Horn County	Montana
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	18%	12%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	1.5%	2.1%	4.1%
Households with no vehicle	7.8%	6.9%	4.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	22%	4.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	37%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	16%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,347	$57,401	—

Older residents in towns around Hardin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Lockwood, MT	38 mi	1,212	10%
Billings, MT	46 mi	22,510	12%
Laurel, MT	57 mi	1,046	13%

What it covers

What a disability support caregiver can help with

Personal care, on the person’s terms
Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
Keeping routines the person sets

Cost

What disability care for adults costs in Hardin

At the Montana median aide wage of $17.61 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,526 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,029 monthly median income of Hardin households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Montana's minimum wage is $10.85 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a disability support caregiver

Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.

Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Disability Care for Adults in Hardin: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Hardin?

At the Montana median aide wage of $17.61 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,526 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,029 monthly median income of Hardin households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Montana's minimum wage is $10.85 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?

Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Montana.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Hardin, MT