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Harlan, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Shelby County County
Harlan, IA
At a Glance
How Harlan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Harlan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Harlan a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Harlan residents earn a median household income of $54,923 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,327. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 444 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harlan is $137,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,350. Median rent is $856/month, with 30.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Harlan reports 146 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 188/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.6% of adults in Harlan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harlan has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.