Harlan, Iowa

Population 5,098

Harlan is located in Shelby County, IA. The population is 5,098, making Harlan the largest city in Shelby County.

There are 4 public schools in Harlan with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for Harlan is low , and there are 8 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Harlan is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Harlan property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Harlan include Lincoln Township, Center Township and Corley.

Harlan Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 11.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 64.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.8%

Crime Rate

87.08% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 21
  • Violent Crimes: 146
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 42
  • Property Crime: 188
  • Larceny Theft: 125

Registered Offenders

13.70% Higher than national avg.
  • 8 offenders in Harlan
  • 15.69 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

3 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 3
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Low 2.3%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

4 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in Harlan, IA and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Harlan's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.
2 Private Schools

Shelby County Catholic School

Victory Christian School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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1 Former Drug Lab view all

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5 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Harlan, IA issued 5 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 5 permits, 1 were issued for single family homes and 4 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Harlan, IA issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $534
  • 1 Bedroom: $574
  • 2 Bedrooms: $739
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,050
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,193

Zip Codes

51537 51593

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Environmental Hazards

3 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (214/214)
    Harlan, IA has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Harlan, IA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.58 Average
    Harlan, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 22.07°
  • February 26.58°
  • March 41.1°
  • April 51.8°
  • May 63.6°
  • June 73.17°
  • July 78.77°
  • August 75.74°
  • September 65.67°
  • October 53.98°
  • November 41.27°
  • December 21.98°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Harlan, IA

Earthquakes
Harlan, IA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Harlan, IA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Harlan, IA has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Harlan, IA has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Harlan, IA: $43,958

Unemployment

Unemployment in Harlan is 2.3%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 47.19%
White Collar - 52.81%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • Steve King

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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5 Cemeteries view all

10 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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