Harlan, IA

Living in Harlan

Bikeability9
Walkability32
Commute94
Public Transit9
Affordability86
Public Safety88
Airports41
Hospitals79
Colleges60
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Schools99
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Residents

4.8kPopulation-295 (2010–19)
47  y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
56%Family Households-6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over14%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate35%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$52kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office22%
Service16%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$118kMedian Home Value+$13k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$500Median Monthly Rent+$117 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached82%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier28%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K32%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity29%
LP gas2%
Utility gas68%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Harlan

United States45
Iowa35
Shelby County15

Property Crime in Harlan

United States48
Iowa43
Shelby County3

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump65%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F)Rain (in)Snow (in)
Jan2116
Feb2516
Mar3725
Apr4931
May6150
Jun7050
Jul7440
Aug7240
Sep6430
Oct5120
Nov3722
Dec2417

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Harlan

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding16
Tornado15
Blizzard3
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