Harlan, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Paulding County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,333
Population
383/sq mi density
$73,214
Median Income
$38,893 per capita
$166,800
Home Value
$306,759 Zillow
$939
Median Rent
24.8% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$73,214 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,800 home value, $939/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Harlan experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 36.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 788 ft (240 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 383/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1976°N, 84.9230°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Paulding County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Wayne International (FWA) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 21.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in |
Harlan has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.0").