Harlan 59 Below average
Harlan Livability #409 ranked city in Kentucky#19,813 ranked city in the USARanks better than 32% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Harlan

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this region is notably lower than the national average, encompassing everyday goods, housing, utilities, transportation and health care expenses.

  • Crime

    The crime rate is far lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. As such, it should be considered a very safe place to live when compared to other areas.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are attributed to this area, possibly pointing to a favorable home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Access to public transportation in this particular area may be limited, which can result in longer-than-average commute times to reach workplaces.

  • Employment

    Low income levels and high unemployment rates results in a low score in the employment category. It could prove difficult to find well-paying employment in this area.

  • Health & Safety

    A low health and safety score may be attributed to factors such as subpar air quality and the unavailability of certain health-related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies.

  • Ratings

    Surveys and polls conducted by AreaVibes with residents of the area revealed unfavorable results concerning the walkability of amenities, the availability of parks and public transit access.

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      Harlan transportation information

      Statistic Harlan Kentucky National
      Average one way commute11min23min26min
      Workers who drive to work76.3%82.2%76.4%
      Workers who carpool9.1%9.7%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.9%1.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.2%0.6%
      Workers who walk8.2%2.4%2.8%
      Working from home5.4%3.3%4.6%
      Source: The Harlan, KY data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).