Kentucky
Harlan is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 2,304. Residents earn $30,365 per year, which is 60% below the national average.
Based on current data, Harlan receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Harlan has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Harlan is $30,365, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 33.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Harlan is $112,500, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $516 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Harlan is below the national average at 238 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,354 per 100,000, 173% above the national average.
26.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Harlan enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $30,365 |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,100 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $855 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $43,821 |
| Unemployment | 6.2% |
| 72% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 33.3% |
| 169% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 525 |
| County GDP | $760M |
| Restaurants | 37 |
| Healthcare | 45 |
| Retail | 86 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,525 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.24% |
| Commute Time | 22.9 min |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |
| Census Median | $112,500 |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $100,100 |
| Census Median Rent | $516 |
| 56% below US avg |
| Studio | $694 |
| 1 Bedroom | $699 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $866 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,142 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,147 |
| Owner-Occupied | 42.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,525 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.24% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.0% |
| Premature Death | 20,677/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 45 |
| Total Violent | 238.0/100K |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 59.5/100K |
| Robbery | 119.0/100K |
| Assault | 59.5/100K |
| Total Property | 5,354.0/100K |
| 173% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 594.9/100K |
| Theft | 4,699.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 59.5/100K |
| Arson | 59.5/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.2 inches |
| 37% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,310 ft (399 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,694/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8413°N, 83.3195°W |
| County FIPS | 21095 |
Winner: Republican by 76.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.5% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 81.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.42 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,694/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 45 |
| Restaurants | 37 |
| Retail Stores | 86 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 22.9 min |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |