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Harlan, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Harlan County County
Harlan, KY
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 $30,365 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,100. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 525 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harlan is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $100,100. Median rent is $516/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Harlan reports 398 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,119/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
26.5% of adults in Harlan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below the national average). 81.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harlan has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.