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Harlan, Iowa

Introduction to Harlan, Iowa

Harlan, Iowa, in Shelby county, is located 38 miles NE of Council Bluffs, Iowa (center to center) and 41 miles NE of Omaha, Nebraska. The city is located in the Omaha metropolitan area. Harlan has a population of 5,282.

Harlan History

Harlan was named after James Harlan, a U.S. Senator and Supreme Court Justice. It was formally incorporated on May 2, 1879. In April, 1859, Harlan became the county seat of Shelby County, which was created on January 15, 1851 and was named in the honor of the first Governor of Kentucky called General Isaac Shelby. The first courthouse of the area was constructed in 1860.

Harlan and nearby Attractions

  • Shelby County Historical Museum
  • Harlan Golf and Country Club
  • Prairie Rose State Park
  • Walnut Creek Historical Museum
  • Danish Windmill

Things To Do In Harlan

At Harlan, one can spend their free hours at the Norman Stamp Aquatic Center. You can also visit the Dr. Joseph Spearing Park, Little George Park, Leinen Park, and Potters Park. The Pioneer Park also includes a walking/ jogging trail and facilities for Frisbee Golf. Apart from the Harlan Golf and Country Club, the city also includes two more 9 - hole golf courses. The Shelby County Historical Museum and the Danish Immigrant Museum are also worth visiting.

Harlan Transportation

Air transportation can be availed from Eppley Airfield.

Harlan Higher Education

Residents can avail higher education from Owa Western Community College, Bellevue University, and Creighton University.

High Points

Harlan strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyHarlan Low Property Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Harlan Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Harlan Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Harlan, IA

Comparing Harlan to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens107
Age of the Population98
Female Share of the Population76
Male Share of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men45
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Racial Diversity16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty66
People in Middle Class or Better66
College Educated Adults58
Median Family Income57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times109
Public Transportation Use37
Walking and Biking to Work34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents95
Affordability of Property Taxes74
People Living Alone65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Housing Recently Built36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime75

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