Harlan city, Iowa
Harlan city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Harlan city is a geographic entity located in Shelby County, Iowa. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,891. The land area covers 4.42 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,891 | ±17 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 44.6 yrs | ±4.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,017 | ±133 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,229 | ±135 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,017 | ±133 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 212 | ±97 |
| Median Home Value | $152,500 | ±$11,831 |
| Median Gross Rent | $783 | ±$134 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $57,488 | ±$12,331 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,556 | ±$4,683 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.1% | ±3.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 434 | ±186 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | ±2.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,161 | ±232 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 83.1% | ±3.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 11,821 (2024)
ID: 193302
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ASSISTANT TO COUNTY AUDITOR
612 COURT ST, HARLAN IA 51537-1464
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Harlan | 03-05 | Harlan, IA | |
| Regular School Harlan | 06-08 | Harlan, IA | |
| Regular School Harlan | 09-12 | Harlan, IA | |
| Regular School Harlan | PK-02 | Harlan, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Avoca, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-08 | Avoca, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Avoca, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Dunlap, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Elk Horn, IA | |
| 2 Nearby | 2-10 | HARLAN, IA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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MYRTUE MEDICAL CENTER
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Hospital | City address association | 1213 GARFIELD AVENUE, HARLAN, IA, 51537 |
(712) 755-5161
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HARLAN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 0.7 mi away | 718 COURT, HARLAN, IA, 51537 |
(712) 755-5934
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LIED IRWIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.6 mi away | 509 ANN, IRWIN, IA, 51446 |
(712) 782-3335
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AVOCA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.8 mi away | 213 N ELM ST, AVOCA, IA, 51521 |
(712) 343-6358
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WALNUT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.1 mi away | 224 ANTIQUE CITY DR, WALNUT, IA, 51577 |
(712) 784-3533
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ELK HORN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.4 mi away | 2027 WASHINGTON, ELK HORN, IA, 51531 |
(712) 764-2013
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MANILLA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.3 mi away | 447 MAIN ST, MANILLA, IA, 51454 |
(712) 654-5192
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DUNLAP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.8 mi away | 102 S 10TH ST, DUNLAP, IA, 51529 |
(712) 643-5311
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WOODBINE CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.4 mi away | 58 5TH ST, WOODBINE, IA, 51579 |
(712) 647-2750
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AUDUBON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.0 mi away | 401 N PARK PLACE, AUDUBON, IA, 50025 |
(712) 563-3301
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at HARLAN, IA US, located 0.5 miles from Harlan city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.7° | 10.3° | 20.5° | 0.90" | 7.6" |
| February | 35.7° | 13.7° | 24.7° | 0.98" | 7.6" |
| March | 49.9° | 25.3° | 37.6° | 2.05" | 4.0" |
| April | 63.3° | 36.4° | 49.8° | 3.34" | 1.5" |
| May | 74.1° | 49.3° | 61.7° | 4.74" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.6° | 59.9° | 71.7° | 5.17" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.9° | 63.6° | 74.7° | 3.72" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.0° | 60.8° | 72.4° | 4.32" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.5° | 51.7° | 65.1° | 4.00" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.4° | 39.1° | 52.2° | 2.37" | 0.9" |
| November | 49.3° | 25.9° | 37.6° | 1.43" | 2.2" |
| December | 35.9° | 15.7° | 25.8° | 1.31" | 6.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Corley CDP | CDP | 5.0 mi | — |
| Westphalia city | City | 5.9 mi | — |
| Kirkman city | City | 6.3 mi | — |
| Tennant city | City | 7.2 mi | — |
| Jacksonville CDP | CDP | 9.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1916591849. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.