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Harlan, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Harlan County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,304
Population
1,694/sq mi density
$30,365
Median Income
$22,100 per capita
$112,500
Home Value
$100,100 Zillow
$516
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
398
Violent Crime/100K
3,119 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$30,365 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, $516/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
398 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Harlan enjoys a temperate climate with 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.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,310 ft (399 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,694/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8413°N, 83.3195°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Harlan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 73 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.2 in |
Harlan has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 36°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (3.3").