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Harlan, IA

Harlan, IA.

Population: 6,382 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$211,348
1-year appreciation
+4.4%
3-year appreciation
+18.7%
5-year appreciation
+35.2%
10-year appreciation
+72.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$211,348
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
6

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, hail

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.0 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail (43 mi)
Nearest airport
Harlan Municipal Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Eppley Airfield (OMA) (40 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-3 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,959
Median annual property tax
$2,350
Mean commute to work
12 min
Households with broadband internet
69.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,428
Average weekly wage
$970
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance, Information
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents