Harlan County, KY
Living in Harlan County
Bikeability10
Walkability23
Commute66
Public Transit16
Affordability100
Public Safety96
Airports20
Hospitals36
Colleges8
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools76
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
27kPopulation-3k (2010–19)
41 y Median Age
11%College-Educated
67%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school27%
High school graduate35%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$26kMedian Household Income-$104 (2010–19)
65%Above Poverty-6% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K48%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector61%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$60kMedian Home Value+$7.8k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$362Median Monthly Rent+$64 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home19%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K42%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke2%
Electricity84%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas4%
Utility gas4%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Harlan County
United States45
Kentucky26
Property Crime in Harlan County
United States48
Kentucky41
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton13%
Donald Trump85%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 4 | 4 |
| Feb | 37 | 4 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 5 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Harlan County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding73
Tornado17
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Harlan County, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Harlan County, KY
Harlan County Christian School
4 miles, NE
Red Bird Christian Scho
20 miles, NW
Powell Valley Christian School
21 miles, E
King's Christian Academy
25 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Harlan County, KY
Clear Creek Baptist Bible College
29 miles, W
Lincoln Memorial University
31 miles, SW
Union College
37 miles, W
The University of Virginia's College at Wise
37 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Harlan County, KY
Harlan Arh Hospital
6 miles, SW
Mary Breckinridge Arh Hospital
23 miles, N
Lonesome Pine Hospital
26 miles, E
Pineville Community Health Center, Inc
28 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Harlan County, KY
Tri-Cities Airport
52 miles, SE
McGhee Tyson Airport
84 miles, SW
Asheville Regional Airport
105 miles, S
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
110 miles, N