Harlan, KY

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.

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

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Overall

2.6 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.8 / 5.0

$30,365 median income, 6.2% unemployment

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Affordability

4.6 / 5.0

$112,500 home value, $516/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

398 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)

Education

3.1 / 5.0

26.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Mines

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UFO Sightings

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4 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Harlan, KY.

Name	Year	Description
Harlan, KY	2013	Silver ball with bat wings.
Harlan, KY	2012	Dark Triangle Object with Alternating Red and White lights Over Harlan KY
Harlan, KY	2005	The shape was oval. It moved across the sky. 5 UFO&#39s were observed. It looked like it was burning and had red lights. The background
Harlan county, KY	1972	On october 10&#44 1972 myself&#44my 5yrs.daughter&#442 neices and 2 nephews were playing tag in the back yard .When we looked over on the ridge