At a Glance
Median Income
$73,214
$38,893 per capita
Home Value
$166,800
Zillow: $306,759
Median Rent
$939/mo
24.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
16.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Harlan a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Harlan residents earn a median household income of $73,214 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,893. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 420 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harlan is $166,800 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $306,759. Median rent is $939/month, with 24.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
12.2% of adults in Harlan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harlan has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,333
Median Age58.1 yrs
Density383/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans20.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$73,214
Per Capita$38,893
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$790M
Avg Weekly Wage$962
Housing
A+
Home Value$166,800
Rent$939
Ownership79.4%
Zillow$306,759
Housing Units662
Rent Burden24.8%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,074/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
Elevation788 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute33 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Harlan was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.