Harlan, KY

Living in Harlan

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Bikeability 42
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Walkability 85
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 45
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 94
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Airports 20
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Hospitals 36
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Colleges 9
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Schools 75
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Residents

1.4k Population -602 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +6 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated -5% (2010–19)
47% Family Households -12% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black6%
Caucasian91%
Multiracial<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school20%
High school graduate37%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household47%
Householder living alone47%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$24k Median Household Income +$487 (2010–19)
57% Above Poverty -9% (2010–19)
14  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K51%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector66%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office24%
Service20%

Commute

Car, truck, or van84%
Public transportation1%
Walked10%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$91k Median Home Value +$28k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$320 Median Monthly Rent -$12 (2010–19)
36% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached54%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 194918%
Built 1939 or earlier26%

Home Value

Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K5%

House Heating Type

Electricity82%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas4%
Utility gas11%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Harlan

United States45
Kentucky26
Harlan County5

Property Crime in Harlan

United States48
Kentucky41
Harlan County4

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton12%
Donald Trump85%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 4 4
Feb 37 4 3
Mar 45 5 2
Apr 54 5 0
May 63 5 0
Jun 71 4 0
Jul 74 5 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 67 4 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 36 5 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Harlan

Inland Flooding53
Tornado11
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Harlan, KY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Harlan, KY

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Aliyah Academy
26 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Harlan, KY

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Union College
32 miles, W
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Alice Lloyd College
42 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Harlan, KY

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Harlan Arh Hospital
2 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Harlan, KY

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Tri-Cities Airport
56 miles, SE
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McGhee Tyson Airport
81 miles, SW
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Blue Grass Airport
109 miles, NW