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KY area data

Harlan, KY

Harlan, KY.

Population: 4,789 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$104,876
1-year appreciation
-8.6%
3-year appreciation
+11.9%
5-year appreciation
+41.9%
10-year appreciation
+67.6%
All-time peak (2025-06)
$115,209
House Price Index
396.0 (+2.4% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
strongWind, inlandFlooding, landslide, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
52.2 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park (28 mi)
Nearest airport
Tucker Guthrie Memorial Airport (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-112 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Median annual property tax
$839
Households with broadband internet
60.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,313
Average weekly wage
$856
Top industries (by employment)
Mining, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services

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 →

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