All Countries
Harlan, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Paulding County County
Harlan, IN
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 $73,214 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,893. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% 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 $284,512. 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.
Safety & Crime
Harlan reports 102 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,117/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.