Harlan, IA

Living in Harlan

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 32
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Commute 94
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Public Transit 9
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Affordability 86
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Public Safety 88
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Airports 41
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Hospitals 79
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Colleges 60
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Schools 99
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Residents

4.8k Population -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

$52k Median 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

$118k Median Home Value +$13k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$500 Median 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)
Jan 21 1 6
Feb 25 1 6
Mar 37 2 5
Apr 49 3 1
May 61 5 0
Jun 70 5 0
Jul 74 4 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 51 2 0
Nov 37 2 2
Dec 24 1 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Harlan

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding16
Tornado15
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Harlan, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Harlan, IA

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Zion Lutheran School
25 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Harlan, IA

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Creighton University
42 miles, SW
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Clarkson College
43 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Harlan, IA

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Airports

Airports near Harlan, IA

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Eppley Airfield
38 miles, SW
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Lincoln Airport
93 miles, SW